Chelsea return to Premier League action on Monday evening as they square off against neighbours Fulham in the West London derby.
The Blues have endured a disappointing start to the new top-flight campaign, collecting just five points from their opening six matches.
However, after losing to Aston Villa in the league last weekend, Mauricio Pochettino witnessed his side respond with a 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday night.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their short trip to Craven Cottage.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Chilwell was forced off during the closing stages against Brighton with what Pochettino acknowledged was an hamstring issue. Since then, it has been confirmed that the left-back faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Chelsea captain James has stepped up his recovery from a hamstring issue in recent times, but the right-back remains unavailable for selection. He is also facing the possibility of a ban after being charged by the FA.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Summer signing Nkunku remains sidelined due to a serious knee injury, which could keep him on the treatment table until the back end of 2023.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: October 2 (vs. Fulham)
Badiashile has not featured for Chelsea in 2023-24 due to a hamstring injury, but the 22-year-old centre-back is close to making his return.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Having sustained an ACL injury back in July, Fofana is currently expected to miss the entire season.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: October 2 (vs. Fulham)
Chalobah is yet to get any first-team action this season but the defender is closing in on a return from a thigh issue.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: October 2 (vs. Fulham)
Chukwuemeka made just two appearances at the beginning of the campaign before picking up a knee injury. However, the midfielder is back in training, leading to Pochettino to hint that he may make an appearance on the substitutes' bench on Monday.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
Chelsea fans are still waiting for Lavia to make his debut following his summer switch from Southampton, with the highly-rated midfielder out due to an ankle issue.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: Unknown
Backup goalkeeper Bettinelli is yet to feature this season due to an unspecified injury, and there is no news regarding a return date for the 31-year-old.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
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Return date: October 21 (vs. Arsenal)
Gusto will miss Chelsea's next two matches after picking up a straight red card in last weekend's defeat to Aston Villa.
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Return date: October 7 (vs. Burnley)
Although Jackson was available for the victory over Brighton - scoring in that encounter - but he will serve a one-match ban for collecting his fifth yellow card of the season in the Villa fixture.
Darren Plant
