Update on eight injured Chelsea players

Mauricio Pochettino has had to deal with a long injury list since the start of the season.

See the latest on our injured players below

Benoit Badiashile is in the last stage of recovery. The player had a minor setback in his recovery from his own hamstring issue, but could be available for selection soon.

Carney Chukwuemeka is close to match fitness after a knee injury he sustained in the 3-1 defeat to West Ham last month.

Noni Madueke is back training. The winger was not available in the loss to Aston Villa after sustaining a muscular injury but he should be back in the squad soon.

Marcus Bettinelli (knee) and Romeo Lavia (ankle) are expected to be out till the next international break, while Trevoh Chalobah’s return is still uncertain after a hamstring problem.

Christopher Nkunku (knee) is likely to be on the sidelines for the next few months, while Wesley Fofana (ACL) has been ruled out of the season.