Chelsea travel to Crystal Palace in buoyant mood after beating Palmeiras 2-1 to win the Club World Cup last weekend.
The victory over the Brazilian side meant the Blues have claimed every trophy available since Roman Abramovich purchased the club in 2003.
However, it’s back to domestic duties when Thomas Tuchel’s side travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The Blues now trail Premier League leaders’ Manchester City by 16 points and are seven adrift from second placed Liverpool, meaning securing third place will be the main aim for Chelsea.
With all of this being said, football.london rounds up the very latest injury news ahead of the weekend's clash.
Reece James
James travelled to the United Arab Emirates to support his team-mates but didn’t take part in Chelsea’s successful Club World Cup campaign.
The 22-year-old has been on the sidelines since December due to a hamstring injury, Tuchel confirmed James has been making progress but won’t be available to face Palace.
What has been said: “We had a setback when he caught the flu when he was close to team training. We are waiting for him. The plan is he will rejoin the group next week."
Expected return date: Liverpool [Carabao Cup final] Sunday, February 27
Mason Mount
Mount was a doubt for Chelsea’s trip to the UAE after he picked up a knock during the FA Cup win over Plymouth Argyle, but sufficiently recovered in time to play in both fixtures.
However, he was taken off in the final against Palmeiras with an ankle injury.
The 23-year-old is expected to be out for up to two weeks and will miss the trip to Palace.
What has been said: "We will push for the League Cup final. We will push. He has injured ligaments."
Expected return date: Liverpool [Carabao Cup final] Sunday, February 27
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Loftus-Cheek didn’t travel with the rest of the Blues’ squad to the UAE after picking up a knock during the winter break.
However, Tuchel confirmed the midfielder has returned to full fitness and is available to face Patrick Vieira’s side.
What has been said: "He had an issue with his Achilles. Not a big injury but painful. It held him back from not being on the pitch. Since we've come back, he's been very strong and feels free. He is available for the game tomorrow."
Expected return date: Crystal Palace (A) - Saturday, February 19
Ben Chilwell
Chilwell is expected to be out of action for the rest of the season after he sustained an ACL injury during Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Juventus in November.
What has been said: "Chilly of course has had his surgery and he has our best wishes. Unfortunately, it seems like the season is over for him."
Expected return date: N/A
