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May 9, 2019 at 8pm UK
 
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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the second leg of their Europa League semi-final with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Chelsea head into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final with Eintracht Frankfurt having already secured a place in next season's Champions League.

The Blues have placed a big priority on winning this competition given the added rewards for the winner, but Chelsea's 3-0 win over Watford on Sunday afternoon has earned the club a top-four spot in the Premier League table.

However, Maurizio Sarri is keen to win his first silverware as a manager, while the Italian is also be aware that lifting the Europa League trophy may be required for him to keep his job heading into next season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for the West Londoners ahead of Thursday's contest at Stamford Bridge.



CHELSEA'S INJURY LIST

N'Golo Kante

N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: May 12 (vs. Leicester City)

N'Golo Kante sustained a hamstring problem during the early stages of the game with Watford, and Sarri has effectively ruled the Frenchman out of Thursday's match.


Antonio Rudiger

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger suffers an injury against Manchester United in the Premier League on April 28, 2019.© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Antonio Rudiger picked up his second knee injury in the space of a few weeks against Manchester United, and the defender will not return until next season.


Callum Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi receives treatment after rupturing his Achilles against Burnley in the Premier League on April 22, 2019.© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Achilles
Possible return date: Unknown

Callum Hudson-Odoi will not return to action until next season after sustaining an Achilles injury against Burnley on Easter Monday.


Ethan Ampadu

Ethan Ampadu in action for Chelsea on January 5, 2019© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: Unknown

Ethan Ampadu has not been in contention since sustaining a back problem in March when on international duty with Wales, and Chelsea are yet to provide a possible return date.

Marco van Ginkel

Marco van Ginkel during a Netherlands training session in March 2016© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Marco van Ginkel will not be involved this season, but the Dutchman is making progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no suspension issues ahead of welcoming Frankfurt.


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