Chelsea will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues entered the international break off the back of a 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest, which made it two defeats from their first four league games of the season.
Mauricio Pochettino's side have picked up four points thus far, which has left them down in 12th position in the table ahead of their clash with the Cherries.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Bournemouth, who are yet to taste victory in the league this term.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Chelsea captain James is in the latter stages of his recovery from a hamstring issue, but this match will come too soon for the England international.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Nkunku is still in the treatment room continuing his recovery from a serious knee injury, with the attacker unlikely to be available for selection until the end of the year.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: September 17 (vs. Bournemouth)
Badiashile could be in the squad for the clash with Bournemouth, with the centre-back making excellent progress in his recovery from a hamstring issue.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Fofana is on the sidelines recovering from an ACL injury, and there are fears that the centre-back will be unavailable for selection for the entire season.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: September 17 (vs. Bournemouth)
Chalobah came close to leaving Chelsea before the transfer deadline, but he remained at Stamford Bridge, and the centre-back could be available for the contest with Bournemouth.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Chukwuemeka was forced off with a knee injury in the recent clash with West Ham United, which could keep the midfielder on the sidelines until the latter stages of October.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: September 17 (vs. Bournemouth)
Broja is closing in on a return from a long-term knee injury, with the striker potentially making the bench for Chelsea's next match.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
Lavia is yet to make his Chelsea debut due to an ankle injury, and the midfielder could potentially be out for another six weeks or so with the issue.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: Unknown
Bettinelli is yet to feature this season due to an unspecified injury, and it is still unclear when the goalkeeper will be available for selection once again.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.
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