Aiming to move one step closer to Champions League qualification, Chelsea will host Ipswich Town in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues are edging towards a spot in the final four of the Conference League after a convincing 3-0 victory at Legia Warsaw in their quarter-final first leg on Thursday night.
The likes of Noni Madueke and Christopher Nkunku impressed against the Polish giants, with the pair targeting spots in the top-flight XI this weekend.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea’s injury and suspension news ahead of the fixture against the struggling Tractor Boys on Sunday.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Next season
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Fofana will be sidelined for the remainder of the season owing to his latest fitness problem, this time a hamstring injury.
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: April 13 (vs. Ipswich Town)
After being ineligible to feature against Legia Warsaw on Thursday night, Lavia is a doubt to play this weekend, but Maresca is hopeful of having the midfielder back soon.
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Next season
Kellyman took to his social media accounts on March 18 to confirm that he has suffered a season-ending hamstring injury, with Chelsea looking to reintroduce the youngster into the first-team thinking next campaign.
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Last featuring for Chelsea on February 3, Guiu has been cleared for senior training and will make a return to action before the conclusion of the 2024-25 term.
CHELSEA’S SUSPENSION LIST
Mudryk remains suspended after a routine urine test from the attacker contained traces of banned substances.
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