Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Fulham: Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia update ahead of West London derby

Chelsea will be looking to move to the top of Premier League table when they play host to Fulham in Saturday's lunchtime kickoff.

The Blues are participating in their third London derby in succession having collected four points from games against Crystal Palace and West Ham United.

Enzo Maresca's side square off against a Fulham outfit that have come from behind to earn draws against each of Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's injury and suspension issues ahead of the game with the Cottagers.

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Romeo Lavia

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: September 13 (vs. Brentford)

Romeo Lavia is still working his way back to fitness after his latest injury issue. However, reports have suggested the Belgian could be in contention to return after the September international break.

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Benoit Badiashile

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Benoit Badiashile finds himself in a similar situation to Lavia in he is still working his way back to fitness ahead of a September return. His last appearance was in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.

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Cole Palmer

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Groin

Possible return date: August 30 (vs. Fulham)

Cole Palmer was withdrawn from the starting lineup against West Ham due to both himself and Chelsea not wanting to take a risk with a groin issue. With the playmaker having still not returned to training at the midway point of this week, he may not return until after the international break.

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Levi Colwill

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Levi Colwill underwent successful knee surgery at the beginning of August and is now expected to miss the majority of the campaign in recovery.

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CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no suspended player for this match.