Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. AFC Wimbledon

Chelsea be aiming to book their spot in the third round of the EFL Cup when they welcome League Two outfit AFC Wimbledon to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

The Blues recorded their first victory of the campaign on Friday, beating Luton Town 3-0 in the Premier League on home soil.

Mauricio Pochettino's side will now switch their attention to the League Cup, which is a competition that the club could excel in this season due to their lack of European football.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their meeting with Wimbledon, who beat Coventry City in the last round of the competition.

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

Reece James is facing a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, and it is currently unclear when the new Blues captain will be available for selection once again.

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

Christopher Nkunku was forced to undergo a knee operation ahead of the start of the 2023-24 campaign, with the Frenchman facing a battle to remain before the end of the year.

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Hamstring Possible return date: August 30 (vs. AFC Wimbledon)

Benoit Badiashile is back in training after recovering from a hamstring injury, and he could potentially be in the squad for the League Cup contest.

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

Wesley Fofana is not expected to be back until next March at the earliest, with the centre-back undergoing a knee operation in the middle of July.

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

Trevoh Chalobah will again be unavailable for selection due to a thigh problem, with the centre-back thought to be on course for a return towards the end of September.

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

Carney Chukwuemeka has undergone an operation on the knee injury that he sustained against West Ham United last weekend, with the midfielder set to be absent until October at the earliest.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Unknown Possible return date: September 2 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Mykhaylo Mudryk missed out against Luton with a minor injury and will again be absent here, but he could return against Nottingham Forest next weekend.

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.