Chelsea will be out to record a sixth win on the bounce in all competitions when they travel to face Brentford in a West London derby on Wednesday night.
Graham Potter's side ran out 2-0 winners over Aston Villa on Sunday thanks to Mason Mount's brace, although they had to rely on an inspired Kepa Arrizabalaga to keep the Lions at bay.
The Blues now hold a three-point lead over Manchester United in fourth place in the Premier League table, eight points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with the Bees, who overcame Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 last time out.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
The luckless N'Golo Kante has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, and there are now fears that the France international will not be in Qatar to help Les Bleus defend their World Cup.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Wesley Fofana is making strong progress from his recovery from a knee injury sustained against AC Milan earlier this month, but Potter does not expect the centre-back to play for Chelsea again before the World Cup.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Chelsea have now confirmed that Reece James is set to remain sidelined for eight weeks with the knee injury he picked up at San Siro, effectively ruling him out of the World Cup, and the FA have reportedly been left furious with the Blues over the right-back's layoff.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: October 18 (vs. Brentford)
Hakim Ziyech has now missed back-to-back matches after picking up a virus, but the attacker will aim to recover from the illness in time for Wednesday's game.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: October 18 (vs. Brentford)
Thiago Silva came away from Chelsea's win over Aston Villa with a bit of tightness around his thigh, and the experienced centre-back will need assessing ahead of the West London derby.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.
Ben Knapton
