Chelsea will look to make amends for a dismal 3-1 defeat to Leeds United during midweek when they face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Blues saw their seven-game unbeaten run across all competitions surprisingly ended as relegation candidates Leeds handed them a 3-1 loss at Elland Road, leaving Enzo Maresca eager to see a positive response from his team.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of the showdown with the Cherries.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: January 04, 2026 (vs. Manchester City)
Romeo Lavia's injury-hit Chelsea career took another setback as the midfielder suffered a thigh problem to force him off the pitch after just eight minutes in Chelsea's draw with Qarabag FK prior to the November international break.
The Belgian has already been sidelined for a lengthy period, and a return is not expected until the new year.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Levi Colwill had to have surgery on an ACL injury just prior to the start of the 2025-26 season, and the defender could be sidelined for the entirety of the campaign.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: January 04, 2026 (vs. Manchester City)
Summer signing Dario Essugo is still on the mend from a thigh operation, and while the midfielder has reportedly started to train with the rest of the squad, Maresca has made it clear that the plan is to take it slow with the midfielder.
As a result, any first-team action is not expected before the new year.
CHELSEA’S SUSPENSION LIST
Length of ban: Three matches
Return date: December 16 (vs. Cardiff City)
Moises Caicedo received a red card for serious foul play early in the game against Arsenal, and the midfielder remains suspended until later this month.
The midfielder has already served one of his three-game suspension in the defeat to Leeds United, and he will remain out for the upcoming clashes with Bournemouth and Everton.