Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool

Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Liverpool to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The Blues let a one-goal lead slip against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, with Danny Welbeck securing a late point for the Seagulls.

The result has left the capital outfit in second position in the table, eight points behind division leaders Manchester City.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their encounter with the Reds.

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

Ben Chilwell is expected to miss the remainder of the season after it was revealed that he will undergo surgery on a knee injury.

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

Thiago Silva missed out against Brighton on Wednesday due to a hamstring problem, and the Brazilian will also be unavailable for selection here.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Coronavirus Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Liverpool)

Timo Werner was again absent against Brighton on Wednesday, as he recovers from coronavirus, and the Germany international is yet to return to training.

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

Chelsea are facing being without Reece James for the next few weeks after the defender picked up a hamstring injury against Brighton.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Back Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Liverpool)

Andreas Christensen suffered a back injury in the first half of Wednesday's clash with Brighton and is now a major doubt for the contest with Liverpool.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Coronavirus Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Liverpool)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has not yet returned to the side following a positive coronavirus test, but the midfielder could be back in the fold for this match.

Chelsea have no players suspended for this game.