Team News: Chelsea vs. Juventus injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Still sitting atop the Premier League table following the weekend, Chelsea will shift their focus to their defence of the Champions League trophy on Tuesday, when they welcome Group H leaders Juventus to Stamford Bridge.

Both sides have some injury concerns ahead of what promises to be another absorbing clash, following a close-fought encounter between the sides in Turin. So, here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news from either camp.

CHELSEA vs. JUVENTUS

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CHELSEA

Out: Mateo Kovacic (hamstring) Doubtful: Romelu Lukaku (ankle), Kai Havertz (hamstring)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Mendy; Rudiger, Christensen, Silva; James, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso; Pulisic, Mount; Havertz

JUVENTUS

Out: Federico Bernardeschi (thigh), Aaron Ramsey (muscular), Mattia De Sciglio (hamstring) Doubtful: Giorgio Chiellini (Achilles), Paulo Dybala (muscular)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Szczesny; Danilo, Bonucci, De Ligt, Sandro; Cuadrado, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot; Morata, Chiesa