Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Watford

Chelsea will be bidding to end their 2021-22 Premier League campaign on a positive note when they welcome Watford to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The Blues, who will finish third in the table unless there is a remarkable swing in goal difference involving fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, played out a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Thursday night.

Thomas Tuchel's side have only won one of their last six matches in all competitions during a disappointing run of form, which included losing to Liverpool on penalties in the FA Cup final.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with Watford, who have already been relegated back to the Championship.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Ankle Possible return date: May 22 (vs. Watford)

Mateo Kovacic was again absent against Leicester on Thursday due to an ankle problem, but he has a chance of being back in the squad this weekend.

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

Callum Hudson-Odoi remains on the sidelines with an Achilles problem, and the attacker is not expected to return to action until pre-season.

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

Ben Chilwell is making excellent progress in his recovery from a knee operation, and the defender is expected to make his return during the club's pre-season preparations.

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: May 22 (vs. Watford)

Timo Werner missed out against Leicester due to a hamstring problem, and the Germany international remains a major doubt for the contest with Watford.

Chelsea have no players suspended for the contest.