Reece James, Willian, Abraham - Latest Chelsea injury news ahead of Lille Champions League clash

Chelsea were beaten by managerless Everton at Goodison Park. It was the Blues' third defeat in four Premier League games. Nevertheless, Frank Lampard will want to have as strong a squad as possible to choose from for the match against Lille in the Champions League, as they need a victory to qualify for the last-16 stage. But who will be fit and available for the lunch Tuesday night clash? Tammy Abraham marked his return with a goal and an assist in the victory over Aston Villa in midweek, having missed the West Ham game at the weekend with the hip injury he picked up against Valencia. Abraham was indeed in good condition, playing the full 90 minutes against Everton Ross Barkley has not featured since the 1-0 win against Newcastle United in October after picking up an ankle injury. He was in the squad for the game against Everton but was an unused substitute. Antonio Rudiger underwent knee surgery in the summer and has missed a good majority of the season. The defender was among those training with the rest of the squad for games against Valencia and West Ham, but didn't play. He looks likely to be in with a shout of the squad against Lille. Ruben Loftus-Cheek , in the post-season friendly ahead of the Europa League final, suffered the same injury as CallumHudson-Odoi as he ruptured his Achilles' tendon. Loftus-Cheek working towards a return as soon as possible and has been keeping fans updated with his progress. Lampard has confirmed that the recovery is not going as fast as the club would have hoped, while Loftus-Cheek posted an encouraging video clip of him doing some gym work. Willian was taken off by Lampard with 20 minutes to go against Everton, but there was no suggestion of an injury, with Lampard preferring to make a tactical change to try and get back in the game. Reece James was another hauled off in the second half against Everton, but Michy Batshuayi was thrown on in his place in an attempt to find a goal. Source- Football.london

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