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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Malmo

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Malmo.

Chelsea will be looking to make it seven straight wins in all competitions when they continue their Champions League group-stage campaign away to Malmo on Tuesday night.

The Blues will enter the contest off the back of a 3-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, which cemented their spot at the top of the table.

Thomas Tuchel's side are currently in a relatively strong position in their Champions League section, picking up six points from three matches to sit second in Group H.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Malmo, who have lost all three group games thus far.


Christian Pulisic

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring their first goal on April 27, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: November 6 (vs. Burnley)

Christian Pulisic will again be absent on Tuesday night due to an ankle problem, but Tuchel has revealed that the attacker is in line to return to the squad against Burnley on November 6.


Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku suffers an injury when challenged by Malmo defender Lasse Nielsen on October 20, 2021.© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Leicester City)

Romelu Lukaku suffered a twisted ankle against Malmo in the Champions League on October 20, and Tuchel has revealed that the Belgium international will not be available until after the next international break.


Timo Werner

Chelsea forward Timo Werner walks off after suffering an injury against Malmo on October 20, 2021.© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: November 20 (vs. Leicester City)

Timo Werner suffered a hamstring problem in the 44th minute of the Champions League clash with Malmo, and the forward will also be absent until after the November international break.


Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic pictured in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Mateo Kovacic is facing "some weeks" on the sidelines with the hamstring problem that he suffered during Thursday's training session ahead of the weekend clash with Newcastle.


Mason Mount

Chelsea's Mason Mount pictured on October 23, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Illness
Possible return date: November 2 (vs. Malmo)

Mason Mount did not feature against Newcastle on Saturday due to illness, and the England international is facing a race against the clock to be fit for the clash with Malmo.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.


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