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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Lille

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League last-16 first leg with Lille.

Chelsea resume the defence of their Champions League crown with the first leg of their last-16 clash with Ligue 1 champions Lille on Tuesday night.

The Blues were far from inspiring against Crystal Palace in Saturday's Premier League contest but ultimately got over the line 1-0 thanks to Hakim Ziyech's late winner.

Thomas Tuchel's side claimed second place in Group H behind Juventus to set up a tie with Lille, who finished top of Group G amid their ongoing domestic struggles.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the showdown with Les Dogues.


Mason Mount

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount hobbles off injured during the Club World Cup final on February 12, 2022.© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: February 22 (vs. Lille)

Mason Mount damaged ankle ligaments during Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign, but Tuchel has refused to rule out the prospect of the playmaker making the squad here.


Ben Chilwell

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell goes off with a knee injury on November 23, 2021© Reuters

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

Ben Chilwell continues to recuperate from knee surgery and is unlikely to take to the field again before the season is over.


Reece James

Chelsea defender Reece James pictured on November 23, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring/Flu
Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Liverpool)

Reece James is closing in on a return from a hamstring injury, but Tuchel revealed before the Palace win that the right-back had also come down with flu, so he will not be ready for the midweek game.


Cesar Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta in action for Chelsea in January 2022© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Discomfort
Possible return date: February 22 (vs. Lille)

Cesar Azpilicueta was a last-minute absentee from the squad to face Palace due to discomfort, but Tuchel is hopeful that the 32-year-old will be able to play a part against Lille.


Callum Hudson-Odoi

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

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

Callum Hudson-Odoi was another late withdrawal from the Crystal Palace win due to a knock, and the versatile Englishman is not expected back in time for Wednesday.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players banned for the first leg, nor do they have anyone at risk of a suspension for the second leg.


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