Chelsea are back in action on Thursday evening when they travel to face Servette at the Stade de Geneve in the second leg of their Europa Conference League playoff tie.
Enzo Maresca's team secured a commanding 2-0 advantage in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, thanks to second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke, following a tough first half for the Blues.
Chelsea have since recorded their first win of the 2024-25 Premier League season, and their first domestic triumph under new manager Maresca, thrashing Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 after their opening-day defeat to Manchester City.
In a challenging first half, the Blues twice went ahead only to be pulled level by Wolves, but a much-improved second 45 minutes saw Chelsea score four goals and decisively overpower their opponents.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa Conference League playoff round second-leg matchup against Servette.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: September 14 (vs. Bournemouth)
The right-back sustained an injury just minutes before he was set to be substituted in his fifth pre-season appearance against Real Madrid, meaning James is yet to make an appearance for the Blues this season and is not expected to return until mid-September.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: August 29 (vs. Servette)
Lavia, who endured an injury-ravaged first season with the Blues in 2023-24 and made only one appearance, is at risk of missing Thursday's match due to a reported tight hamstring after also being absent from the victory against Wolves at the weekend.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.
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