Graham Potter has confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Reece James, Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are all doubtful for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leicester City.
This follows the Blues recording successive victories over Leeds United and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, with Potter rotating different teams to manage minor injury issues and European ineligibility.
Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and David Datro Fofana are all back in contention for the trip to King Power Stadium, but James may still be feeling effects of a hamstring issue, while Sterling has a slight feeling in his hamstring.
Potter also mentioned that N’Golo Kante is yet to return from surgery and Mason Mount is not back fit just yet; their returns expected early next week against Everton match.
Cesar Azpilicueta will potentially be available depending on when he completes concussion protocols of an 18 February head injury suffered against Southampton.
Chelsea take on Leicester four points behind 9th place Brentford as they pursue a top 10 finish this season.
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