Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is staying calm over his fitness issues this season.
The former Aston Villa prospect is in his second campaign with the Blues.
Chukwuemeka said: It's very frustrating - no one likes getting injured because it's hard to build momentum and rhythm, but I always remember that God is with me and everything happens for a reason.
"I have to keep my head up and keep going."
He added: The goal, going into the season, was to get back into Europe and win a trophy - and we've got big opportunities to do that. We've got to keep working hard."
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