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Desperate Chelsea recall forgotten man Kenedy from Flamengo loan spell amid defensive injury woes... despite the Brazilian side battling to keep hold of the 25-year-old

Chelsea are set to recall Kenedy from his Flamengo loan spell in order to combat their defensive injury crisis, according to reports.

The Blues are left with backline problems after Ben Chilwell was ruled out for the season after undergoing knee surgery and Reece James has been sidelined for two months with a hamstring tear.

The injuries have left Thomas Tuchel with just one recognised wing-back in Marcos Alonso and the Chelsea boss has decided to bring Kenedy back to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are set to recall Kenedy (pictured) from his Flamengo loan spell amid their injury crisis

The west Londoners have been unsuccessful in their attempts to recall Emerson Palmieri from his Lyon loan spell and could now turn to the versatile Kenedy, according to The Sun.