Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs.Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea return to Premier League action on Monday evening when they square off against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The Blues have picked up just one point from two home fixtures against Arsenal and Brentford since the October international break, leaving them in the bottom half of the standings.

However, they warmed up for their upcoming showdown with the top-flight leaders by overcoming Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their short trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ben Chilwell

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

Ben Chilwell remains on the sidelines for Chelsea due to a hamstring issue, and it is unlikely that the England international will be back on the field until December.

Christopher Nkunku

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

While Pochettino has recently provided a positive update on Christopher Nkunku, the France international will not return before the international break.

Wesley Fofana

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

Wesley Fofana faces a battle to return before the end of the 2023-24 campaign, with the Frenchman undergoing a knee operation in the middle of July.

Trevoh Chalobah

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

Trevoh Chalobah is yet to feature this season due to a troublesome thigh problem, and the defender will again be unavailable for selection for this fixture.

Carney Chukwuemeka

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

Carney Chukwuemeka has suffered a recurrence of a previous knee injury, and the midfielder is now expected to be on the sidelines until at least after the November international break.

Romeo Lavia

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

Romeo Lavia is yet to make his debut for Chelsea due to a lack of fitness and an ankle problem, and the midfielder will remain absent until after the November international break.

Marcus Bettinelli

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

Marcus Bettinelli has not made a matchday squad this season due to an unspecified injury, and it is unclear when the experienced goalkeeper could be available for selection once again.

Armando Broja

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: November 6 (vs. Tottenham Hotspur)

Armando Broja has been absent since the October international break due to a fresh knee issue, and but Pochettino has hinted that the forward is close to being in contention for a place on the substitutes' bench.

Mykhaylo Mudryk