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Premier League | Gameweek 21
Jan 2, 2022 at 4.30pm UK
Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League fixture with Liverpool.

Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Liverpool to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The Blues let a one-goal lead slip against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, with Danny Welbeck securing a late point for the Seagulls.

The result has left the capital outfit in second position in the table, eight points behind division leaders Manchester City.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their encounter with the Reds.


Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell in action for Chelsea in October 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Ben Chilwell is expected to miss the remainder of the season after it was revealed that he will undergo surgery on a knee injury.


Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva in EFL Cup action for Chelsea against Barnsley on September 23, 2020© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Thiago Silva missed out against Brighton on Wednesday due to a hamstring problem, and the Brazilian will also be unavailable for selection here.


Timo Werner

Chelsea forward Timo Werner pictured on October 2, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Liverpool)

Timo Werner was again absent against Brighton on Wednesday, as he recovers from coronavirus, and the Germany international is yet to return to training.


Reece James

Chelsea defender Reece James pictured on November 23, 2021© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Chelsea are facing being without Reece James for the next few weeks after the defender picked up a hamstring injury against Brighton.


Andreas Christensen

Chelsea's Andreas Christensen in action, October 20, 2021© Reuters

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Back
Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Liverpool)

Andreas Christensen suffered a back injury in the first half of Wednesday's clash with Brighton and is now a major doubt for the contest with Liverpool.


Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek pictured on October 2, 2021© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Coronavirus
Possible return date: January 2 (vs. Liverpool)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has not yet returned to the side following a positive coronavirus test, but the midfielder could be back in the fold for this match.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this game.


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