Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Madrid

Chelsea will resume their Champions League title defence with a behemoth of a quarter-final versus Real Madrid, as the first leg takes place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

Thomas Tuchel's side saw off French champions Lille 4-1 on aggregate to make it this far and overcame Los Blancos in the semi-finals of the 2020-21 tournament en route to the trophy.

However, the Blues enter the contest on the back of a 4-1 drubbing by Brentford in the Premier League, and their third-placed spot in the table is now far from secure.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the first leg.

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

Ben Chilwell continues to recover from knee surgery and will not be at Tuchel's disposal before the campaign concludes.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Achilles/Back Possible return date: April 9 (vs. Southampton)

As well as his Achilles problem, Callum Hudson-Odoi was also dealing with some back discomfort before the defeat to Brentford and is not expected to return in time for the first leg.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: International Possible return date: April 6 (vs. Real Madrid)

Christian Pulisic was a late return from international duty and did not take to the field against Brentford, but he is expected to be available for selection on Wednesday.

Chelsea have no players suspended for the first leg, but Ruben Loftus-Cheek is one booking away from a European ban.