Chelsea return to action when they play Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Graham Potter's side are 1-0 down from the first leg when Karim Adeyemi scored the only goal of the game in the second half when he raced clear of Enzo Fernandez and rounded Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea got back to winning ways on Saturday when they beat Leeds United 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from defender Wesley Fofana.
The Blues are way off the pace in the Premier League with the top four now 11 points away despite Tottenham Hotspur, in fourth, losing to Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out. Winning the Champions League may be the Blues' likeliest way of qualifying for the competition next season so the Dortmund game takes on added significance.
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Potter confirmed on Monday that N'Golo Kante will miss the Dortmund game as his injury woes continue. The France international, out of contract at the end of the season, has not played for Potter after injuring his hamstring in August.
Offering an overview on Chelsea's injury situation, Potter said: "Reece James, we'll make a decision on him tomorrow. Christian Pulisic is in the squad, but it is too soon for N'Golo but he's looking good." "It's a complex one with him because he has had a long time out," Potter added.
"It'll be a case of how we get him back up to speed to play Premier League or Champions League football. He won't be able to go back in for 90 minutes any time soon but the fact he is with us is exciting."
Meanwhile, Mason Mount did not train ahead of the clash vs Dortmund - though he is suspended - as he continues to recover from an abdominal problem. Cesar Azpilicueta suffered a concussion against Southampton while Edouard Mendy remains out with a finger injury.
Thiago Silva is out with a knee injury and Armando Broja is a long-term absentee after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament in the World Cup break.
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