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

Chelsea are back in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they play host to Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge.

Mauricio Pochettino's side will head into the meeting with the Yorkshire outfit having suffered defeat in three of their last four fixtures in the top flight.

Most recently, a 2-0 loss was suffered at Everton last weekend, leaving Chelsea in 12th position in the standings, and a win against Sheffield United has become imperative if they wish to remain in the race for European qualification heading into the Christmas and New Year period.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with the Blades, who are on a high after their win over Brentford.

Malo Gusto

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Tendon Possible return date: December 16 (vs. Sheffield United)

Malo Gusto is yet to feature since the November international break due to a tendon injury, but Chelsea revealed on Friday that he has since returned to full team training.

Ben Chilwell

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

Ben Chilwell remains on the sidelines with a hamstring issue, and it is unclear when the England international could be available for selection once again.

Christopher Nkunku

Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: December 16 (vs. Sheffield United)

While Christopher Nkunku has been taking part in training in recent weeks, Pochettino has opted against risking the Frenchman. However, the versatile attacker may be ready to make his debut from the substitutes' bench this weekend having now taken part in full team training.

Wesley Fofana

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

French defender Wesley Fofana is currently not expected to feature for Chelsea this season due to the serious knee injury that required him to undergo an operation in July.

Trevoh Chalobah

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

Trevoh Chalobah is seemingly finding it difficult to recover from a troublesome thigh problem, and the defender is unlikely to be available for selection until 2024.

Carney Chukwuemeka

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

Carney Chukwuemeka is currently finding it difficult to fully overcome a knee injury which he suffered earlier this season, and he remains on the treatment table for the Blues.

Romeo Lavia

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: December 16 (vs. Sheffield United)

Lavia is yet to debut for Chelsea due to an ankle problem, but the midfielder has a slight chance of being included in the squad for the clash with Sheffield United after taking part in partial team training.

Lesley Ugochukwu

Status: Out Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: December 16 (vs. Sheffield United)

Lesley Ugochukwu was not involved in the recent squads due to a muscle problem, but the issue is not thought to be one that will keep him sidelined in the long term.

Noni Madueke

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

Noni Madueke has been absent from the last two squads due to a minor muscle injury, but he will hope to be back in contention in the near future.

Reece James

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

Having suffered another hamstring injury last weekend, Reece James is expected to be sidelined until February at the earliest.

Robert Sanchez

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

Robert Sanchez needed to be substituted during the closing stages of the game with Everton due to aggravating a knee problem, and Chelsea have since announced that he is continuing to be assessed.

marc Cucurella

Status: Out Type of injury: Ankle/foot Possible return date: Unknown

Marc Cucurella sustained an injury against Everton and it has been revealed that the defender faces the prospect of an extended period on the sidelines.

CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no suspension issues for this match.