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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they head to Molineux on Sunday afternoon to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Blues will enter this weekend's contest off the back of a 1-1 draw with Everton on Thursday, which has left them in third spot in the Premier League table, four points behind leaders Manchester City.

Thomas Tuchel's side are seemingly involved in a three-way title race this season, but they have only won one of their last four matches in all competitions.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Wolves, who currently occupy eighth spot in England's top flight.


Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic pictured in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: December 19 (vs. Wolves)

Mateo Kovacic has recently been absent due to a hamstring problem, but he has also tested positive for coronavirus and remains a major doubt for this match.


Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell in action for Chelsea in October 2021© Reuters

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

Ben Chilwell, who tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, has been making excellent progress in his recovery from a knee injury, but he will remain unavailable for the foreseeable future.


Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal on September 11, 2021© Reuters

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

Chelsea revealed on Thursday that Romelu Lukaku, who has recently spent time on the sidelines with an ankle problem, had tested positive for coronavirus, meaning that he is now in self-isolation.


Timo Werner

Chelsea forward Timo Werner pictured on October 2, 2021© Reuters

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

Chelsea revealed on Thursday that Timo Werner had tested positive for coronavirus, meaning that he is now in self-isolation.


Callum Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring their third goal on November 23, 2021© Reuters

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

Chelsea revealed on Thursday ahead of the Everton clash that Callum Hudson-Odoi had tested positive for coronavirus, meaning that he is now in self-isolation.


Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz and Callum Hudson celebrate for Chelsea against Malmo on October 20, 2021.© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: December 19 (vs. Wolves)

Kai Havertz was back in training on Friday after testing negative for coronavirus, so the Germany international could be available for this weekend's contest.


Jorginho

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho pictured on August 22, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: December 19 (vs. Wolves)

Tuchel said on Friday that Jorginho is a doubt for this weekend's contest due to an injury that the Italy international suffered during the 1-1 draw with Everton.


Ruben Loftus-Cheek

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

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: December 19 (vs. Wolves)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, like Jorginho, picked up a knock in the draw with Everton on Thursday and has emerged as a major doubt for his side's next match.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.


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