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.

Ben Chilwell

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell goes off with a knee injury on November 23, 2021 © Reuters

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.

Reece James

Chelsea defender Reece James pictured on November 23, 2021 © Reuters

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.

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured for Chelsea on August 11, 2021 © Reuters

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.

Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic pictured in October 2021 © Reuters

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.