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James, Fofana, Kellyman - latest Chelsea injury news ahead of Tottenham clash

Chelsea will look to continue their stellar start to the Premier League season with another win when they face Tottenham on the road next weekend.

The Blues secured their third consecutive league win, defeating Southampton 5-1 on the south coast on Wednesday night. Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho were all on the scoresheet in what was a perfect night for the visitors.

After conceding just one goal, Chelsea remain the team to have conceded the less goals in the top-flight (15) - only Arsenal (14) and Liverpool (11) have conceded less. The victory on the south coast saw Chelsea climb to second in the table - level on points (28) with Arsenal and seven points from leaders Liverpool.

Ahead of their trip to the north London, football.london has taken a look at the latest injury news ahead of the huge clash with Tottenham on Sunday (4.30pm).

Reece James

Injury: Hamstring.

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What Maresca has said: "James is getting better but it is weeks to come back. For sure it is a big loss. Wes was doing fantastic, but we need to assess and respond."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Wesley Fofana

The France international limped off on 60 minutes during the Blues' win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon after suffering a hamstring injury. Maresca confirmed after the game that Fofana could be sidelined for up to five weeks but the player himself later uploaded on his Instagram to say the injury was not too serious.

Injury: Hamstring.

What Maresca has said: "For sure, it's a big loss because Wes was doing fantastic in every game but we need to accept we have to find a different solution."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Omari Kellyman

The 19-year-old remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and is yet to make his first appearance of the season.

Injury: Hamstring.

What Maresca has said: "The rest, some of them are better, some of them are still a doubt and we need to wait," Maresca said last month.

Possible return date: Unknown.

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