Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brentford

Chelsea are scheduled to return to action on Saturday afternoon with a showdown against Brentford in the Premier League.

Thomas Tuchel has witnessed his team recorded six successive wins in all competitions, securing further progress in the Champions League and FA Cup.

However, achieving third spot in the top flight with minimal fuss is also a priority, with Chelsea beginning the weekend with an eight-point advantage over Tottenham Hotspur.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the London derby with the Bees.

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

Ben Chilwell has undergone surgery on his knee injury, meaning that the Chelsea defender will not be available for selection until next season.

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

Alongside James, Callum Hudson-Odoi has recently returned to the Chelsea training pitch. However, Tuchel revealed to the media on Friday that the winger is still 'feeling his Achilles' and will not be involved.

Chelsea have no players suspended for this game.