Chelsea were held to a 2-2 by Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Despite twice taking the lead, courtesy of a Joao Felix strike and Kai Havertz penalty, Graham Potter's side were pegged back by an Abdoulaye Doucouré header and Ellis Simms' late leveller to share the spoils.
While the result was frustrating for the west London outfit, there was positive news as N'Golo Kante returned to the matchday squad for the first time since August. However, there was cause for concern later in the match, when defender Wesley Fofana was withdrawn and later pictured with an ice pack on his right thigh.
Potter later confirmed this was due to fatigue, although he did admit the Frenchman was feeling his hamstring. Fortunately, the upcoming international break provides this list of absentees some extra recovery time to regain full fitness.
READ MORE: Graham Potter's Chelsea midfield duo dubbed the 'real deal' as form and confidence improves
Here, football.london rounds up all the latest injury news at Stamford Bridge as the Blues face two weeks without competitive action.
Wesley Fofana
Graham Potter revealed Wesley Fofana was taken off late on in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Everton due to "fatigue".
Potter did, though, confirm the France international was feeling his hamstring. Fofana was spotted in the dugout at Stamford Bridge with an ice pack on his right thigh, leaving some Blues supporters to fear the worst.
What Potter has said: "Wes Fofana had to come off with fatigue, as he has had a long time out. He was feeling his hamstring. Wes was fantastic and defended well."
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: Unknown
Raheem Sterling
After scoring a crucial goal against Borussia Dortmund, Sterling has faced another brief spell out of the team with Potter confirming the winger had a fresh fitness concern. He was also left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the March internationals as a precaution.
What Potter has said: "Raheem [Sterling] has a problem with his hamstring. It's not too serious but he'll miss the game at the weekend and the international trip."
Injury: Hamstring
Expected r eturn date: April
Mason Mount
Mason Mount has missed a number of games after suffering with an issue in his lower abdomen. Mount has been in and out of training, but returned on Tuesday along with a number of other teammates, although Potter claimed he will also not play for England despite receiving a call-up.
What Potter said: "It's the same with Mason [Mount]. He'll miss the England camp as well."
Injury: Lower abdomen
Expected return date: April
Edouard Mendy
Chelsea confirmed early in January that Mendy had undergone an operation on a fractured finger sustained during training, meaning that he would be absent from the squad for some time. The Senegalese shot-stopper was expected to miss at least six weeks and has featured in individual training.
Mendy finally made his return to training on Tuesday, pictured alongside his fellow goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Marcus Bettinelli.
Injury: Finger
Expected return date: Late March/April
Cesar Azpilicueta
Azpilicueta sustained a concussion against Southampton following a collision with striker Sekou Mara. The defender left the pitch on a stretcher and was taken to hospital but he's on the mend now as he eyes a return. He was at the stadium against Tottenham but not as part of the matchday squad.
Both Dortmund and Leicester were also too soon for the Chelsea captain, with more time needed before he can return. Potter then revealed he suffered a setback ahead of Chelsea's match against Everton which ruled him out of the matchday squad.
What Potter said: "Azpilicueta had a knock in training, he's had a problem there."
Injury: Concussion
Expected return date: April
Thiago Silva
Silva was forced off with a knee injury in the Blues' clash with Tottenham. The following Tuesday, Chelsea released a statement detailing his diagnosis.
The time off has been detailed as roughly six weeks, meaning he would return to action in early April. His wife has since posted a video of him getting treated at their home, writing on Instagram: "The needles are on top of the ligament, emitting shocks due to use, it hurts so much."
What Potter said: "Thiago will be around that time [six weeks], not sure exactly."
Injury: Knee
Expected return date: April
Armando Broja
Chelsea are set to be without Broja until at least the summer months, after the striker suffered a knee injury in a mid-season friendly against Aston Villa. The 20-year-old screamed in pain following a collision with Ezri Konsa and he was subsequently stretchered off the field of play.
He looked to be in considerable pain and was seen to be clutching his leg as he was tended to by medical staff. The Albania international had no history of knee injuries and his injury is a major blow.
Broja is expected to be out for at least the remainder of the season after learning that he needs surgery to fix a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, football.london understands.
What Potter said: ''It was just an unfortunate action. He got caught up with their player and the ground. It doesn’t look positive at the moment but it’s too early to say. Fingers crossed but it is an awkward one.''
Injury: Knee
Expected return date: Summer/Autumn 2023
READ NEXT:
Every word Graham Potter said on Everton draw, Chelsea frustration, Fofana, Felix, Havertz, more
Chelsea player ratings vs Everton as Felix shines, Fernandez great, Koulibaly makes costly error
Graham Potter reveals extent of Wesley Fofana injury in Chelsea draw with Everton
Carlo Ancelotti fires Chelsea warning as Jose Mourinho makes major snub in Real Madrid prediction
Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from Stamford Bridge
