Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Valencia

Chelsea travel to the Mestalla on Wednesday night for a crucial Group H clash with Valencia in the Champions League.

With four games gone, Frank Lampard's men are level on seven points with Ajax and the La Liga side, making this game a decisive affair.

The Blues will take inspiration from the way they fought back in their last European outing to record a remarkable 4-4 draw with Ajax at Stamford Bridge.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of this fixture.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Pelvis Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Bournemouth)

Lampard confirmed earlier this month that Rudiger, impeded by a pelvic problem since September, would undergo surgery that looks set to keep him sidelined until mid-December.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Achilles Possible return date: December 14 (vs. Bournemouth)

Sidelined since May, Loftus-Cheek continues to work towards full fitness, with the midfielder expected to make a return at some point next month.

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

Lampard confirmed ahead of the recent international break that Barkley, who has been out with an ankle problem since last month, has an ongoing issue that will still take some time to fully resolve.

Chelsea have no players who are suspended ahead of this fixture.