The Blues will enter this weekend's contest off the back of a 3-2 victory over Leeds United on Saturday, which has left them in third spot in the Premier League table.

Thomas Tuchel's side are seemingly involved in a three-way title race this season, sitting just one point behind second-placed Liverpool and two from leaders Manchester City.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Everton.

Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic pictured in October 2021 © Reuters

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

Mateo Kovacic has recently been absent due to a hamstring problem, but he has also tested positive for coronavirus and remains in self-isolation.

N'Golo Kante

N'Golo Kante warms up for Chelsea on November 23, 2021 © Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: December 16 (vs. Everton)

N'Golo Kante was again absent against Leeds on Saturday due to a knee injury, and the France international faces an uphill battle to prove his fitness for Thursday's contest.

Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell in action for Chelsea in October 2021 © Reuters

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

Ben Chilwell will be on the sidelines for the foreseeable future after suffering a partial tear of his ACL, and the England international could yet need surgery to address the issue.

Trevor Chalobah

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

Trevor Chalobah had to be replaced against Watford on December 1 after picking up a hamstring problem, and the centre-back is now facing a period on the sidelines.