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Apr 8, 2023 at 3pm UK at Molineux
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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Chelsea will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues have not been victorious in the league since overcoming Leicester City on March 11, picking up just two points from their last three matches, including a goalless draw with Liverpool on Tuesday, which has left them in 11th position in the table.

As it stands, Bruno Saltor will again lead Chelsea on an interim basis this weekend, with the club looking for a permanent replacement for Graham Potter.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with Wolves, who occupy 14th position in the table.


Armando Broja

Chelsea's Armando Broja pictured on August 6, 2022© Reuters

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

Armando Broja suffered a serious knee injury in a friendly during the World Cup break last year, and the Albania international is currently working his way back to fitness.


Cesar Azpilicueta

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta receives medical attention after sustaining an injury from a challenge by Southampton's Sekou Mara on February 18, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: April 15 (vs. Brighton & Hove Albion)

Cesar Azpilicueta has not played for Chelsea since suffering a concussion against Southampton in February, while he is also battling a knee problem, with the defender again set to miss out this weekend.


Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva goes down injured for Chelsea on February 26, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: April 15 (vs. Brighton & Hove Albion)

Thiago Silva has been missing since suffering a knee injury against Tottenham Hotspur at the end of February, but he is on course to return to action by the middle of this month.


Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Chelsea on October 11, 2022© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: April 8 (vs. Wolves)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been out since the middle of March with a back injury, but the experienced forward could be back in the squad for this match.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.

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