Chelsea head to Elland Road on Wednesday night as the end of the 2021-22 campaign continues to creep closer with a clash against relegation-threatened Leeds United. The Blues are looking to end a winless run of three matches but Jesse Marsch will be desperate to pick up an unlikely three points.
Thomas Tuchel led his side to a narrow victory in the reverse fixture back in December, with two Jorginho penalties helping to earn a 3-2 victory. Leeds now have a new manager and are running out of time to save their Premier League status, with a loss to Arsenal plunging them into the drop zone.
Chelsea are yet to confirm their place in next season's Champions League, however, so will be showing no sympathy to their opponents either. With that in mind, football.london takes a look at the latest injury news from Stamford Bridge.
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Marcos Alonso
There were a few concerns that the left-back may have been carrying an injury when he was withdrawn just after half-time during Saturday's clash. But Tuchel confirmed in his post-match press conference that the decision was tactical.
It has emerged since that the reason for the substitution was a disagreement between Alonso and Tuchel, but that it has now been put to bed.
Possible return date: Leeds United (A) -Wednesday, May 11
N'Golo Kante and Jorginho
Chelsea have been without two of their star midfielders in recent games and it is likely no coincidence that their form has dipped with their absence. However, it remains touch and go whether or not the pair will be fit for the trip to Elland Road.
What Thomas Tuchel said:"We are fighting for Jorgi and N'Golo. It will be close and I don't know if we will make it."
Possible return date: Leeds United (A) -Wednesday, May 11
Callum Hudson-Odoi
The winger has been sidelined with injury for weeks now and there is a chance he may play no further part in the rest of the campaign - although the hope remains that he will return and possibly be in contention for the FA Cup final on Saturday. But there has been little in the way of hints as to when he could come back.
Expected return date: Unknown
Ben Chilwell
After rupturing his cruciate ligament against Juventus, Chilwell was ruled out for the rest of the season and will play no further part in the run-in. It has caused problems in Tuchel's side, with Alonso having to fill in constantly.
Expected return date: Next season.
