Chelsea’s probable line-up versus Newcastle United on Monday night.

 

Chelsea played last weekend in the Premier League as we hosted Newcastle United for Monday night football at the Bridge, a midtable encounter of two clubs stuck in poor seasons.

That said, we do have a three-match unbeaten run going in the league, and the only way we’ve lost in our last six was in extra-time against Liverpool. So while there’s lots of concern about our recent outcomes, they could’ve been worse!

Unfortunately, one item that’s showing no real sign of progress is our fitness record, with injuries piling up once again. Ben Chilwell is the latest to rejoin, picking up a knee injury that needs a specialist opinion. So that’s troubling, to say the least.

Levi Colwill will also miss out after picking up a toe injury, while Conor Gallagher has been struggling with some form of ailment. He’s not been ruled out, but he is obviously iffy.

Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Roméo Lavia, and Lesley Ugochukwu stay out. Benoît Badiashile and Carney Chukwuemeka are back in light training but nowhere near fit for play. In brighter news, Marc Cucurella should be available having recovered from ankle surgery, though whether he’s ready to start is less certain.