Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United

Chelsea make the trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday looking to gain an edge over their opponents in the race for a top-four position in the Premier League table.

The Blues failed to capitalise on United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal all suffering defeat at the weekend as they registered a 2-2 draw with Burnley on Easter Monday.

Maurizio Sarri's team currently sit in fourth spot, but their rivals are all in action before the game in the North-West on Sunday afternoon.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for the West Londoners ahead of the match with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

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Status: Doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: April 28

Antonio Rudiger picked up a knee problem in the defeat at Liverpool, and it has been suggested that the Germany international could play a part against Man United. However, Sarri must assess whether it is worth taking a risk on the centre-back.

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Status: Doubt Type of injury: Ribs Possible return date: April 28

N'Golo Kante was forced off with a rib injury in the game with Burnley, although the Frenchman currently remains in contention to feature against United.

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Status: Doubt Type of injury: Gluteal Possible return date: April 28

Marcos Alonso has been sidelined for the past three games due to a gluteal injury. The Spaniard had been in contention for the fixture with Burnley, so the left-back may be ready to make an appearance at Old Trafford.

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

Callum Hudson-Odoi is out for the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles during the first half of the game with Burnley. The youngster is not expected to return until the closing months of 2019.

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

Ethan Ampadu has spent a number of weeks on the sidelines with a back problem, and it is currently unclear when the Wales international will make his return.

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

Marco van Ginkel is closing in on a return from a serious knee injury, but the Dutchman will not feature before the end of the season.

Chelsea have no players unavailable through suspension for this match.