Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Malmo

Chelsea head into Thursday's Europa League encounter with Malmo looking to provide a positive response to their humiliating 6-0 defeat to Manchester City.

The Blues found themselves four goals down after 24 minutes at the Etihad Stadium, before City added a further two strikes during the second half on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea have now lost their last three away matches in the Premier League having failed to find the back of the net and conceding a total of 12 goals.

The club's form has piled the pressure on Maurizio Sarri, but the West Londoners are unbeaten on their travels in Europe this season.

Here, Sports Mole looks at Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with the Swedish side.

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Status: Slight doubt Type of injury: Back Possible return date: February 14

Gary Cahill found himself out of Chelsea's first-team squad throughout January due to his potential exit, but the Englishman will now be considered for selection. Cahill has been carrying a slight back injury, but he should be available to feature if called upon by Sarri.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Back Possible return date: February 18

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been hindered by a number of injuries this season, and the midfielder has been carrying a persistent back problem since the turn of the year. Sarri said in Wednesday's press conference that the England international could return next week.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Rested Possible return date: February 18

Marcos Alonso has found himself in and out of the side since the turn of the year, but Sarri has revealed that he has chosen to rest the Spaniard for this match..

Chelsea have no suspensions for this match.