Graham Potter begins the start of what some are calling a "make or break" week when the Blues host Leeds United. Reports during the week have suggested co-owner Todd Boehly could run out of patience if a poor result on Saturday is followed up by a disappointing exit from the Champions League on Tuesday.
However, Potter is staring down yet another injury challenge since arriving at the club in September, as stalwart defender Thiago Silva faces a spell on the sidelines during this pivotal period. The Brazilian was subbed off with a knee injury in the Premier League clash against Tottenham last weekend, with the manager later revealing: "Thiago will be around that time [six weeks], not sure exactly."
Potter also revealed on Friday that two more first-team hopefuls are likely to join Silva in watching from the sidelines at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount, who has struggled to break into the starting XI in recent weeks but was handed a cameo against Spurs from the bench, is expected to miss out having sustained a problem with his lower abdomen.
