Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool

Chelsea will be bidding to make it seven straight wins in all competitions when they take on Liverpool in the EFL Cup final on Sunday afternoon.

Thomas Tuchel's side recorded a 2-0 victory over Lille in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League contest on Tuesday evening to take control of the tie.

The Blues will now be bidding to land the League Cup for the sixth time in their history, last lifting the trophy in 2015 courtesy of a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Liverpool, who have won their last nine games in all competitions.

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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: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Liverpool)

Reece James has been unavailable for selection for a long period due to a hamstring injury, but the England international has made excellent progress in his recovery and could be back in the squad here.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Achilles Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Liverpool)

Callum Hudson-Odoi is facing a battle to be available for the EFL Cup final, having missed out against Lille in the Champions League due to an Achilles problem.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Liverpool)

Mateo Kovacic is facing a battle to be available for this match, having limped out of the Champions League contest with Lille early in the second period.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: February 27 (vs. Liverpool)

Hakim Ziyech is facing a battle to be available for this match, having been substituted during Tuesday's match with Lille due to a knock.

Chelsea have no players suspended for this game.