Fresh from a hard-fought home victory against Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea are gearing up for a challenging away fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.
The Blues secured the win in a thrilling encounter, with Enzo Fernandez netting twice and Levi Colwill scoring a crucial header.
As Mauricio Pochettino's side currently sits in 10th place, having surpassed West London rivals Brentford, they face Erik ten Hag's team who are also grappling with its share of challenges this season, having suffered a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United in their recent outing.
Ahead of the clash with the Red Devils, here's a brief update on Chelsea's injury and suspension status.
Chelsea team news, injury and suspension list ahead of Manchester United clash
Malo Gusto: The right-back missed the recent contest against Brighton due to a tendon problem. He is in a race against time to prove his fitness for the Old Trafford journey.
Ben Chilwell: The Englishman has been sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring injury, with uncertainty surrounding his return to first-team action.
Christopher Nkunku: Nkunku was not risked in the clash against the Seagulls as he completes the final stages of recovery from a knee injury. However, the Frenchman has a chance of making the squad for the Old Trafford fixture.
Wesley Fofana: Unfortunately, Fofana faces an extended spell in the treatment room with an ACL injury, potentially ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
Trevoh Chalobah: Chelsea's announcement in October revealed that the 24-year-old had setbacks in his recovery from a thigh problem, keeping him unavailable for selection.
Carney Chukwuemeka: The midfielder suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from a knee problem and remains under the care of the medical team.
Romeo Lavia: Despite nearing recovery from an ankle problem, the Belgian starlet was overlooked for his debut. His readiness for the Old Trafford match will be assessed in the coming hours.
Marcus Bettinelli: The Blues backup goalkeeper has been absent from the first team due to an unspecified injury, making him unavailable for the upcoming squad.
Conor Callagher: Reece James and Marc Cucurella are poised to rejoin the squad after each completing a one-game suspension. However, Gallagher will be absent as he faces his own suspension, having received two yellow cards in the match against the Seagulls.
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