Chelsea return to action on Saturday afternoon when they square off against Burnley in the Premier League.
The Blues make the trip to Turf Moor sitting in third position in the standings, helped by a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers before the November international break.
However, Enzo Maresca is contending with a number of fitness issues ahead of the first of Chelsea's 11 matches before the end of the year.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of this game with Burnley, who are 17th in the top-flight table.
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia in October 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 FK before the international break - coming off after just eight minutes with a thigh problem - and the Belgian will not return until the middle of December at the very earliest.
Chelsea's Pedro Neto pictured on November 1, 2025
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: November 22 (vs. Burnley)
Having missed out on international duty with Portugal, there had been concern over Pedro Neto's injury issue with the winger having also missed a game before the break. However, the attacker was able to return to training on Monday and is seemingly in line to be available.
Chelsea's Levi Colwill pictured in July 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.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer in August 2025.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Barcelona)
With Cole Palmer having started light training in recent days, there remains hope that he could come back into contention next week. However, the playmaker is definitely still sidelined for the trip to Turf Moor.
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile in June 2025.
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: November 22 (vs. Burnley)
Before the international break, Maresca indicated that Benoit Badiashile could return for the visit to the North-West. As it stands, though, there has been no further update on a player who has been absent with a muscle injury since October 4.
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 Enzo Fernandez pictured in August 2025
Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: November 22 (vs. Burnley)
Enzo Fernandez missed out on international duty with Argentina through wanting to rest a lingering knee issue. However, the expectation is that the midfielder will be available for selection after a much-needed period without any game time.
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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