Chelsea play host to Lille on Tuesday night needing to record a victory in order to book their place in the Champions League last 16.
While securing a 2-2 draw away at Valencia on matchday five was a respectable result, it has left the Blues sitting in third position in Group H.
However, boss Frank Lampard will acknowledge that Chelsea must deliver an improved performance after losing 3-1 at Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up their latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest at Stamford Bridge.
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Status: Slight doubt
Type of injury: Groin
Possible return date: December 10 (vs. Lille)
Having taken part in training for a couple of weeks after surgery last month, Rudiger is said to be on the brink of making a return to the squad. However, given the significance of this game, it would come as a surprise if the German is provided with his return on Tuesday evening.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Achilles
Possible return date: Unknown
Lampard has recently revealed that Loftus-Cheek has suffered a setback in his bid to recover from an Achilles injury. The Blues are yet to pencil in a potential return date for the midfielder.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea have no players suspended for this fixture.
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