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Apr 1, 2023 at 5.30pm UK
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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

Chelsea make their return to Premier League action on Saturday evening when they play host to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues went into the international break having enjoyed their best period for some time, posting three victories and a draw in all competitions.

However, conceding a late equaliser to Everton in their most recent fixture has left Chelsea in 10th spot in the top-flight standings, level on points with their next opponents.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with the in-form West Midlands outfit.


Armando Broja

Chelsea's Armando Broja pictured on August 6, 2022© Reuters

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

Armando Broja suffered a serious knee injury against Aston Villa in a winter friendly towards the end of last year, and he will be missing for the remainder of the campaign.


Cesar Azpilicueta

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta receives medical attention after sustaining an injury from a challenge by Southampton's Sekou Mara on February 18, 2023© Reuters

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

Cesar Azpilicueta has not been named in a squad since suffering concussion against Southampton on February, a consequence of accidentally being kicked in the head by Sekou Mara. As it stands, it is unclear when he will make a return.


Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva goes down injured for Chelsea on February 26, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: April 15 (vs. Brighton & Hove Albion)

Thiago Silva suffered a knee injury during Chelsea's defeat at Tottenham Hotspur at the end of February, and the experienced centre-back is likely to be on the sidelines until the middle of April.


Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for Chelsea on November 2, 2022© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: April 4 (vs. Liverpool)

Raheem Sterling was given the international break to recover from a hamstring injury which has kept him sidelined since early March. Although the England winger is closing in on a return, he will not be considered for selection at the weekend.


Wesley Fofana

Chelsea's Wesley Fofana in action with Leicester City's Patson Daka on March 11, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: April 4 (vs. Liverpool)

Like Sterling, Wesley Fofana is not far away from a return after an issue with his hamstring. However, Potter revealed at his pre-match press conference that the muscle is still "tight", leaving the Frenchman on the sidelines.


Christian Pulisic

Everton's Amadou Onana in action with Chelsea's Christian Pulisic on March 18, 2023© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Cold
Possible return date: April 1 (vs. Aston Villa)

Christian Pulisic returned from international duty with the United States with what Potter described as "a heavy cold", and the winger will continue to be assessed.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this weekend's contest.


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