The start of Liam Rosenior's tenure as Chelsea manager has been a whirlwind.
After taking over for the sacked Enzo Maresca, he suffered his first defeat of this managerial spell in a 3-2 loss to Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals. Despite following up that setback with a run of five straight victories, the latest a thrilling multi-goal comeback against West Ham, they could not complete a turnaround in the second leg against the Gunners.
Now, Rosenior will hope for a strong response against a Wolves side looking almost certain to be relegated come the end of the season.
The Sporting News brings you the latest Chelsea team news, injury updates, and more ahead of their next game.
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Chelsea injury list
Below is the latest injury picture for Chelsea, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.
Reece James
Injury: Knock
Expected return date: February 10 (vs. Leeds United)
James could not play in the second leg against Arsenal because of a knock, but the captain could be back this weekend depending on whether he can train comfortably on Friday.
Pedro Neto
Injury: Knock
Expected return date: February 10 (vs. Leeds United)
Neto is in the same position as James. He could be involved this weekend, but Rosenior is wary of taking any risks.
Jamie Gittens
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: Unknown
Gittens departed after 25 minutes in the comeback win over West Ham, having picked up a hamstring injury. Tests confirmed he had suffered a muscle tear, so he is facing a few weeks out.
Tosin Adarabioyo
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: February 13 (vs. Hull City)
Rosenior confirmed the centre-back is out "for the next few weeks" with a hamstring injury. A return in mid-February is likely, perhaps against Hull in the FA Cup fourth round.
Filip Jorgensen
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: February 7 (vs. Wolves)
The Chelsea backup goalkeeper has missed three games but could be back in the squad for the visit to Wolves.
Dario Essugo
Injury: Unspecified
Expected return date: Late February
Essugo is still yet to make his Chelsea debut and suffered another setback having recently returned to training from a thigh injury.
Rosenior told his press conference prior to the Crystal Palace that the player had "slipped in training" and would be out for a month.
Romeo Lavia
Injury: Thigh
Expected return date: February 10 (vs. Leeds United)
Lavia has not featured since the first week of November due to a thigh problem. It is hoped he could be back for the Leeds match next week.
Levi Colwill
Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
Expected return date: June 2026
Colwill suffered an ACL tear in preseason and will miss the full campaign. The England international is still in the early stages of his rehabilitation.
Mykhailo Mudryk
Suspension: Doping
Expected return date: Unknown
Ukraine international Mudryk has not been available for selection since December 2024 after failing a doping test.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Wolves
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sanchez (GK)
Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella
Caicedo, Fernandez
Estevao, Palmer, Garnacho
Joao Pedro
Chelsea fixture schedule: Next five games
Wolves vs. Chelsea | Premier League | Saturday, February 7
Chelsea vs. Leeds United | Premier League | Tuesday, February 10
Hull City vs. Chelsea | FA Cup fourth round | Friday, February 13
Chelsea vs. Burnley | Premier League | Saturday, February 21
Arsenal vs. Chelsea | Premier League | Sunday, March 1