Chelsea will be looking to move to the top of the Premier League table when they play host to Fulham in Saturday's lunchtime kickoff.
The Blues are participating in their third London derby in succession having collected four points from games against Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
Enzo Maresca's side square off against a Fulham outfit that have come from behind to earn draws against each of Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's injury and suspension issues ahead of the game with the Cottagers.
Chelsea's Romeo Lavia pictured in may 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: September 13 (vs. Brentford)
Romeo Lavia is still working his way back to fitness after his latest injury issue. However, reports have suggested that the Belgian could be in contention to return after the September international break.
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile in June 2025.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Benoit Badiashile finds himself in a similar situation to Lavia in that he is still working his way back to fitness ahead of a September return. His last appearance was in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer on June 20, 2025
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: August 30 (vs. Fulham)
Cole Palmer was withdrawn from the starting lineup against West Ham due to both himself and Chelsea not wanting to take a risk with a groin issue. With the playmaker having still not returned to training at the midway point of this week, he may not return until after the international break.
Chelsea's Levi Colwill on May 4, 2025
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Levi Colwill underwent successful knee surgery at the beginning of August and is now expected to miss the majority of the campaign in recovery.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea have no suspended player for this match.
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