Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. West Ham United

Chelsea will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome West Ham United to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The Blues suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Arsenal in the league on Wednesday, which has left them in third spot in the table, just five points ahead of the fifth-placed Gunners.

Chelsea will now be looking over their shoulder at a key stage of the season, with Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham all still battling for a top-four position.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Hammers, who are currently seventh in the division.

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

Mateo Kovacic is expected to be out for at least the next couple of weeks with the ankle injury that he suffered during the FA Cup semi-final with Crystal Palace last weekend.

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

Ben Chilwell will miss the remainder of the season following knee surgery but is expected to be able to join the Blues for the start of their pre-season ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

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

Callum Hudson-Odoi is still struggling to overcome an Achilles problem, and it is currently unclear when the attacker might be available for selection once again.

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

Antonio Rudiger missed out against Arsenal on Wednesday night with a groin problem, and the central defender will again be absent here.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Knock Possible return date: April 24 (vs. West Ham)

Andreas Christensen was substituted against Arsenal on Wednesday after picking up an injury in the first half of the 4-2 loss, so he has emerged as a doubt for this weekend's contest.

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.