# Jamie Gittens ankle injury

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jamie-gittens-ankle-injury
> Updated: 2026-09-28T10:38:57.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens sustained an ankle injury during an England Under-21s match against Kazakhstan. Manager Lee Carsley reported that Gittens “got a kick on his ankle” during the 39th minute of the game, after which the player was seen leaving the stadium on crutches.

Following the incident, the Football Association confirmed that Gittens has officially withdrawn from the England Under-21s squad. He will return to Chelsea for medical assessment to determine the extent of the damage and a recovery timeline. Divine Mukasa has been called up as a replacement for the squad.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Jamie Gittens withdraws from England U21s with ankle injury

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens has withdrawn from the England Under-21s squad following an ankle injury sustained during a Euro Under-21 qualifying match against Kazakhstan.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamie-gittens-withdraws-from-england-u21s-with-ankle-injury

### 2026-09-26: Jamie Gittens suffers ankle injury during England U21 match

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens suffered an ankle injury during an England Under-21s match against Kazakhstan, leaving the stadium on crutches and missing upcoming international fixtures.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamie-gittens-suffers-ankle-injury-during-england-u21-match

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