Graham Potter's Chelsea team selection were severely hampered ahead of the defeat to Arsenal with Ben Chilwell and Kepa Arrizabalaga both out of action until after the World Cup for the Blues.
Chilwell looks set to miss out on a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad for the tournament in Qatar after scans revealed a severe hamstring injury that could see him return in the new year. Kepa will be hoping his recent form keeps him in contention for a spot in the Spain squad, but he will not feature in Chelsea's remaining two fixtures before the World Cup begins.
Reece James and Wesley Fofana have both stepped up their recoveries from injury as the former remains hopeful of heading to the Gulf with the Three Lions. Mateo Kovacic and Kalidou Koulibaly returned to the matchday squad against the Gunners but were only fit enough to start on the bench.
