Chelsea injury update vs. West Ham United - Levi Colwill, Christopher Nkunku return dates

Chelsea will be bidding to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League when they welcome West Ham United to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The Blues will enter this weekend's contest off the back of a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday evening, which followed a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

Mauricio Pochettino's side are now eighth in the Premier League table, just three points behind sixth-placed Manchester United with four games of the season left to play.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with West Ham, who are ninth in the division, two points behind their opponents in the London derby.

Robert Sanchez

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Illness Possible return date: May 5 (vs. West Ham United)

Sanchez was again absent against Tottenham on Thursday, with the goalkeeper said to be struggling to overcome an illness, but there is a chance that he could be back this weekend.

Levi Colwill

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Toe Possible return date: May 5 (vs. West Ham)

Colwill was again missing against Tottenham due to a troublesome toe problem, but he is now back in team training and has a chance of being in the squad for this match.

Christopher Nkunku

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: May 5 (vs. West Ham)

Nkunku has also made a return to team training, with the Frenchman recovering from a hamstring issue, and there is a slight chance that he could be in the squad for this match.

Wesley Fofana

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

Fofana remains on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury, and the centre-back will not be available for selection until the start of the 2024-25 campaign.

Reece James

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

James is closing in on a return to action after recovering from a hamstring problem, but this match will come too soon for the Chelsea captain.

Lesley Ugochukwu

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

Ugochukwu is now making strong progress in his recovery from a hamstring problem, but he has again been ruled out for Chelsea this weekend.

Romeo Lavia

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

Lavia has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a thigh issue, with the midfielder having a frustrating first campaign at the club.

Malo Gusto

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

Gusto picked up a knee injury during the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City, and he has again been ruled out this weekend, but the defender should be back before the end of the season.

Ben Chilwell

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

Chilwell was again absent against Tottenham due to a knee injury, and it is currently unclear when the England international could return to action for the Blues.

Carney Chukwuemeka

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

Chukwuemeka is currently absent due to a knee problem, and Chelsea have not provided an update on a potential return date for the midfielder.

Raheem Sterling

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Back Possible return date: May 5 (vs. West Ham)

Sterling has been suffering with pain in his lower back, but Chelsea are hopeful that the attacker could be involved in some capacity on Sunday.

Thiago Silva

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: May 5 (vs. West Ham)

Silva, who is leaving Chelsea this summer, was absent against Tottenham due to a groin problem, and it is highly unlikely that he will be able to return this weekend.

Axel Disasi

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Groin Possible return date: May 5 (vs. West Ham)

Disasi missed out against Tottenham due to a groin problem, but there is a slight chance that he will be able to return to the squad for the clash with West Ham.

Enzo Fernandez