Champions League
Nov 2, 2021 5.45pm
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  • goal Hakim Ziyech 56'
  • yellowcard Thiago Silva 69'
  • yellowcard Ruben Loftus-Cheek 80'

Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Malmo

Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Malmo

Chelsea will be looking to make it seven straight wins in all competitions when they continue their Champions League group-stage campaign away to Malmo on Tuesday night.

The Blues will enter the contest off the back of a 3-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, which cemented their spot at the top of the table.

Thomas Tuchel's side are currently in a relatively strong position in their Champions League section, picking up six points from three matches to sit second in Group H.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Malmo, who have lost all three group games thus far.


Christian Pulisic

Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: November 6 (vs. Burnley)

Christian Pulisic will again be absent on Tuesday night due to an ankle problem, but Tuchel has revealed that the attacker is in line to return to the squad against Burnley on November 6.


Romelu Lukaku

Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Leicester City)

Romelu Lukaku suffered a twisted ankle against Malmo in the Champions League on October 20, and Tuchel has revealed that the Belgium international will not be available until after the next international break.


Timo Werner

Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Leicester City)

Timo Werner suffered a hamstring problem in the 44th minute of the Champions League clash with Malmo, and the forward will also be absent until after the November international break.


Mateo Kovacic

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

Mateo Kovacic is facing "some weeks" on the sidelines with the hamstring problem that he suffered during Thursday's training session ahead of the weekend clash with Newcastle.


Mason Mount

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: November 2 (vs. Malmo)

Mason Mount did not feature against Newcastle on Saturday due to illness, and the England international is facing a race against the clock to be fit for the clash with Malmo.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.


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