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Aug 22, 2021 at 4.30pm UK
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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal

Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Chelsea will be looking to make it back-to-back wins at the start of their 2021-22 Premier League season when they head to Arsenal on August 22.

The Blues were impressive in their league opener at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, recording a 3-0 victory over Patrick Vieira's side.

Chelsea will now be hoping to put another three points on the board ahead of a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in their final match of the month.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash at the Emirates Stadium.


Hakim Ziyech

An injured Hakim Ziyech celebrates after Chelsea win the UEFA Super Cup on August 11, 2021© Reuters

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

Hakim Ziyech picked up a shoulder injury during the UEFA Super Cup clash with Villarreal, and the former Ajax playmaker is facing at least another two to three weeks on the sidelines.


N'Golo Kante

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante lifts the Champions League trophy on May 29, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Unknown
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Arsenal)

N'Golo Kante was not available against Palace due to an issue that he picked up against Villarreal in the UEFA Super Cup, but the midfielder could feature against Arsenal.


Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek pictured in July 2020© Reuters

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

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was not involved against Palace on the opening weekend after testing positive for coronavirus, and the midfielder will also be unavailable for selection here.


Romelu Lukaku

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal on February 14, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Other
Possible return date: August 22 (vs. Arsenal)

New signing Romelu Lukaku did not feature against Palace, as he was self-isolating upon his arrival in England, but the Belgium international could be cleared to make his debut against the Gunners.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no suspension issues ahead of this fixture.


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