After clocking up the air miles in Europe, Chelsea enjoy a welcome return to Stamford Bridge for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Enzo Maresca's men failed to make the long journey to Azerbaijan worthwhile on Wednesday evening, being held to an underwhelming 2-2 draw by Qarabag in the Champions League.
However, the Blues deservedly defeated North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in their most recent top-flight affair to move up to seventh in the Premier League table, eight points behind leaders Arsenal.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of this weekend's clash with Wolves, who are managerless heading into Saturday's affair following the sacking of Vitor Pereira.
Chelsea's Romeo Lavia pictured in may 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown
The luckless Romeo Lavia suffered yet another all-too common injury in Chelsea's draw with Qarabag - coming off after just eight minutes with a thigh problem - and it is not yet known when the Belgian might be back in action.
Chelsea's Pedro Neto pictured on November 1, 2025
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: November 8 (vs. Wolves)
Pedro Neto was left out of Chelsea's squad to face Qarabag on account of a "small issue", but he is expected to make a full recovery in time to face his former employers.
Chelsea's Levi Colwill on May 4, 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Levi Colwill underwent surgery on an ACL injury just before the start of the season, and the defender is fighting an uphill battle to return before the 2025-26 campaign ends.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea during his side's match against Manchester United, on September 20, 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: December 3 (vs. Leeds United)
Cole Palmer is yet to return to team training from a serious groin injury, and the England international is not expected back in action until the early weeks of December.
Benoit Badiashile
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile in August 2024.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: November 22 (vs. Burnley)
Benoit Badiashile has not played since October 4 due to his second muscular injury of the season, but Maresca recently revealed that the French defender could return as soon as the international break is over.
Chelsea's Dario Essugo on June 24, 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: January 4 (vs. Manchester City)
New arrival Dario Essugo is on the mend from a thigh operation, and the young midfielder is targeting a return in the early stages of 2026.
CHELSEA’S SUSPENSION LIST
Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk remains unavailable due to a provisional doping ban, but Chelsea have no other players suspended for this match.
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