Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Chelsea head into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final with Eintracht Frankfurt having already secured a place in next season's Champions League.

The Blues have placed a big priority on winning this competition given the added rewards for the winner, but Chelsea's 3-0 win over Watford on Sunday afternoon has earned the club a top-four spot in the Premier League table.

However, Maurizio Sarri is keen to win his first silverware as a manager, while the Italian is also be aware that lifting the Europa League trophy may be required for him to keep his job heading into next season.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for the West Londoners ahead of Thursday's contest at Stamford Bridge.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: May 12 (vs. Leicester City)

N'Golo Kante sustained a hamstring problem during the early stages of the game with Watford, and Sarri has effectively ruled the Frenchman out of Thursday's match.

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

Antonio Rudiger picked up his second knee injury in the space of a few weeks against Manchester United, and the defender will not return until next season.

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

Callum Hudson-Odoi will not return to action until next season after sustaining an Achilles injury against Burnley on Easter Monday.

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

Ethan Ampadu has not been in contention since sustaining a back problem in March when on international duty with Wales, and Chelsea are yet to provide a possible return date.

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

Marco van Ginkel will not be involved this season, but the Dutchman is making progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury.

Chelsea have no suspension issues ahead of welcoming Frankfurt.