Manchester City's Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea on Wednesday evening saw Graham Potter's side stretch their domestic winless run to five games. Second-half goals from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez saw the Blues exit the competition they lost on penalties in the final last February.
There is minimal time for moping, though, as Chelsea have a huge test as their final game before the World Cup break as they travel to St James Park to face a Newcastle United side who have not lost in the Premier League since August 31 and have scored 20 goals in their last eight games.
Potter remains without important cogs in his squad due to long-term injuries, such as Wesley Fofana, while many Blues players are struggling to reach full match fitness, such as Mateo Kovacic on the eve of the World Cup commencing. With that said, here's all the latest Chelsea injury news.
