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Premier League | Gameweek 16
Dec 11, 2021 at 3pm UK
Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea
3 - 2
Leeds

Mount (42'), Jorginho (58' pen., 90+4' pen.)
James (34'), Mount (60')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Raphinha (28' pen.), Gelhardt (83')
Firpo (42'), Shackleton (53'), Klich (69'), Meslier (90+3'), Llorente (90+6')

Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Leeds United

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.

Having been knocked off their perch at the top of the Premier League, Chelsea return to domestic action on Saturday against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Tuchel's men went down 3-2 to West Ham United last weekend before drawing 3-3 with Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League - a result which saw them finish second in Group H.

The six-goal thriller with the Russian outfit saw Tuchel pull no punches after the final whistle, and Chelsea now sit third in the Premier League table behind Liverpool and Manchester City.

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


Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic pictured in October 2021© Reuters

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

Mateo Kovacic has now recovered from a hamstring problem, but the Croatian midfielder recently tested positive for coronavirus and will be unavailable here.


N'Golo Kante

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

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

N'Golo Kante is enduring another spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, with Tuchel admitting that he has "no idea" when the midfielder will be fit to return.


Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell in action for Chelsea in October 2021© Reuters

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

Ben Chilwell is facing a lengthy period out of action after suffering a partial ACL tear against Juventus last month, which may or may not need surgery.


Trevoh Chalobah

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah clearing the ball against Brentford on October 16, 2021© Reuters

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

Trevoh Chalobah picked up a hamstring problem against Watford last week, but his injury is not thought to be as bad as first feared and he is reportedly eyeing a return to the fold against Everton next week.


Jorginho

Italy's Jorginho celebrates after winning Euro 2020© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: December 11 (vs. Leeds)

Jorginho missed the draw with Zenit in midweek due to back pain, but he is thought to have a chance of making the squad at the weekend.


Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek pictured on October 2, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: December 11 (vs. Leeds)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was in the squad to face Zenit but ultimately did not feature due to an issue he picked up in the warm-up, so he is facing a race against time to be fit for Saturday.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.


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