Chelsea injury, suspension news vs. Ipswich: Will Romeo Lavia be available for selection?

Chelsea will be aiming to bounce back from a West London derby home defeat when they head to Ipswich Town in the Premier League on December 30.

The Blues suffered a 2-1 loss to Fulham on Boxing Day, with their title hopes taking a hit, but Enzo Maresca's side are still enjoying an excellent campaign, currently sitting up in second spot in the Premier League table.

The capital outfit are seven points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand, but they are six points ahead of fifth-placed Newcastle United in the race to claim a top-four position.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Ipswich at Portman Road.

© Imago

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

Fofana has not been involved for Chelsea since suffering a hamstring injury in early December, and the centre-back remains on the sidelines, with a clear return date at this stage of proceedings unclear.

© Imago

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

James has returned to the training field, with the Chelsea captain working his way back from another hamstring problem, but Maresca has not yet indicated when he may be available for selection once again.

© Imago

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

Badiashile picked up an injury in training ahead of the recent fixture with Brentford, and the centre-back is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with his return not expected to come until at least March.

© Imago

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

Kellyman has missed the entirety of the season so far for the Blues due to a hamstring problem, and he is not yet close to being considered for selection.

© Imago

Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Muscle Possible return date: December 30 (vs. Ipswich Town)

Lavia has been unavailable for the last three Premier League fixtures due to a hamstring problem, but there is a chance that the midfielder could be back in the squad against Ipswich.

Chelsea have no suspension issues heading into this game.