Chelsea will be looking to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup when they welcome fellow Premier League side Southampton to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
The Blues will enter the contest off the back of a thumping 7-0 win over Norwich City in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, which cemented their spot at the top of the table.
Thomas Tuchel's side overcame Aston Villa on penalties in the previous round of this season's League Cup after the two teams had played out a 1-1 draw.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Southampton, who drew 2-2 with Burnley in the league on Saturday.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: October 26 (vs. Southampton)
Christian Pulisic was again absent against Norwich on Saturday due to an ankle problem, and the United States international remains a major doubt for the EFL Cup clash with Southampton.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
Romelu Lukaku suffered a twisted ankle against Malmo in the Champions League last week, and Tuchel has revealed that the Belgium international will not be available until November.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Timo Werner suffered a hamstring problem in the 44th minute of the Champions League clash with Malmo, and the forward will again be absent for the EFL Cup game against Southampton.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: October 26 (vs. Southampton)
N'Golo Kante was not involved against Norwich in the league on Saturday due to muscular tightness, but the France international could be passed fit in time for the game against Southampton.
CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST
Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.
