Chelsea will be aiming to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they continue their Premier League campaign away to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.
Mauricio Pochettino's side recorded a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United in the league last time out, with the result following successive defeats to Manchester United and Everton.
The Blues then booked their spot in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Newcastle United following a 1-1 draw.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Wolves, who are 13th in the table, three points and three positions behind their opponents at Stamford Bridge.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: December 24 (vs. Wolves)
Fernandez was replaced against Newcastle in the EFL Cup after suffering with illness, but the midfielder is expected to be back in the fold for this weekend's match.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Chilwell will again be absent this weekend, with the defender working his way back from a hamstring problem, but he is expected to return at some stage in January.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Fofana underwent an operation on an ACL injury over the summer, and the centre-back is not expected to be available for selection until next season.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown
Chalobah has not made a single appearance for Chelsea this term due to a thigh injury, and he will again be unavailable for selection against Wolves.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Chukwuemeka has suffered complications in his recovery from a knee injury, and the club have not set a potential return date for the midfielder.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: December 30 (vs. Luton Town)
Lavia is yet to make his debut for Chelsea due to an ankle problem, but there is a chance that the summer arrival could be available before the end of the month.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Ugochukwu is currently on the sidelines with a muscular problem, and he is not expected to be available for Chelsea until next month at the earliest.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
James picked up another severe hamstring problem in Chelsea's loss to Everton earlier this month, and the England international is facing another lengthy period on the sidelines.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: January 31 (vs. Liverpool)
Sanchez aggravated a knee problem during the recent loss to Everton, and the club's number one goalkeeper is not expected to be back until the end of next month.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
Cucurella is currently recovering from a twisted ankle, with the versatile full-back definitely missing for Chelsea's festive fixtures.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: December 24 (vs. Wolves)
Madueke was again absent against Newcastle due to a muscular problem, but there is a slight chance that he could be back in the squad for this game.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea have no players banned for the Premier League clash.
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