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

Chelsea return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they play host to Newcastle United.

Frank Lampard's side went into the international break having put together a run of four successive victories in all competitions, the latest being a 4-1 triumph over Southampton at St Mary's.

However, since their win on the south coast, there have been developments, both positive and negative, regarding the players who currently find themselves in the treatment room.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension list for the West Londoners ahead of squaring off against the Magpies.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: October 23 (vs. Ajax)

Despite making his return from a hamstring injury before the international break, Kante has now sustained an issue with his groin. Lampard has revealed that the Frenchman will play no part of this weekend's match.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: November 5 (vs. Ajax)

Christensen sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Denmark, which Lampard claims will see the centre-back remain on the sidelines for a couple of weeks.

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Status: Slight doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: October 19 (vs. Newcastle)

Towards the end of the first half of Croatia's match with Wales on Sunday, Kovacic sustained a knock to his knee during a tackle with Ben Davies. However, despite being forced off at the break, Kovacic is in contention for the meeting with the Magpies.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: October 19 (vs. Newcastle)

Lampard has previously suggested that Palmieri will not be ready to return until after the international break. However, given Chelsea's hectic run of fixtures, no risks will be taken with the Italy international.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: October 19 (vs. Newcastle)

Rudiger has been absent since suffering a groin injury against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 14. However, the Germany defender could be back in contention this weekend.

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

While Loftus-Cheek has recently stepped up his recovery from a major Achilles injury, the midfielder is still at least a month from being considered for selection by Lampard.

Chelsea have no players who are suspended for this match.