Chelsea are back in action on Sunday afternoon when they square off against Everton in the Premier League.
The Blues make the trip to the North-West of England knowing that victory would see them move to the top of the standings ahead of Liverpool facing Tottenham Hotspur in North London later in the day.
Enzo Maresca's side warmed up for this contest with a 5-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League, their sixth successive victory in that competition.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their trip to Merseyside to face a club that finally has new owners at the helm.
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana in October 2024.© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
After sustaining a hamstring injury in the win over Aston Villa, it was revealed Fofana will spend four-to-five weeks on the sidelines. As it stands, the Frenchman is still working his way back to fitness.
Chelsea's Reece James pictured on May 11, 2024© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Another hamstring injury for James means that he is currently on the treatment table. However, while no date has been pencilled in for his return, the Englishman is back on the training pitch.
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile in August 2024.© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Unknown
Possible return date: Unknown
Maresca revealed that Badiashile picked up an injury in training ahead of the fixture with Brentford, but gave very little away about what type of issue he suffered, and how long it could sideline him for.
Chelsea winger Omari Kellyman in August 2024.© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Summer signing Kellyman has missed the entirety of the season so far for the Blues, and will not return until the new year at the earliest due to a hamstring injury of his own.
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia in August 2024.© Imago
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: December 21 (vs. Everton)
Although Lavia was unavailable for last weekend's fixture versus Brentford in the Premier League, Maresca suggested that the Belgium international should come back into contention for the trip to Merseyside.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in action on September 1, 2024.© Imago
How many games?: One
Return date: Boxing Day (vs. Fulham)
Having been dismissed for a second yellow card after the final whistle versus Brentford, Cucurella will now serve a one-match suspension.
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