After conceding a last-gasp equaliser to Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge last weekend, Chelsea will hope to bounce back with a win when they travel to Leeds United on Sunday.
The Blues were unfortunate not to win having outplayed their London rivals for the majority of the match, with defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James twice putting them ahead. However, strikes from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Harry Kane twice brought Spura level in a frenzied London derby.
Leeds, meanwhile, only narrowly escaped relegation last season, but they have started the campaign well with four points from two matches to sit one place ahead of their forthcoming opponents by virtue of goals scored.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with the Lilywhites on Sunday.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
N'Golo Kante was withdrawn in the 84th minute against Spurs due to a hamstring injury. The France midfielder has been plagued by muscle injuries in recent years, with manager Thomas Tuchel revealing that the former Leicester City man "feels [the injury] pretty strong, so no good news."
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Mateo Kovacic is yet to feature in either of Chelsea's opening two games this season due to a knee issue, with the Croatia midfielder still receiving further treatment on it before he is considered available for selection.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
While Chelsea have no players suspended for Sunday's encounter, Tuchel will be absent from the dugout as a result of the red card that he received for his exchange with Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge.
Marcos Alonso will also be absent, with the left-back's transfer to Barcelona thought to be in the final stages of being completed.
Brett Curtis
