Chelsea XI vs. Arsenal: Today's most recent injury updates, lineup predictions, and team news
For tonight's trip to Arsenal, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard will have a new pool of Kai Havertz to choose from.
The 23-year-old will fight with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a starting berth up front now that he has returned from a brief absence due to a minor knee injury.
The forthcoming London derby at the Emirates Stadium will not feature Reece James, Mason Mount, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella, or Armando Broja.
After sustaining a hamstring injury against Real Madrid two weeks ago, James is probably going to miss the rest of the season.
In addition, Mount might miss the final six games after electing to have surgery for a bothersome gastrointestinal issue.
Despite Koulibaly's best efforts, he may not be able to play again this year due to a hamstring injury, according to Lampard.
In contrast to Broja, who is anticipated to miss the entire season after breaking his cruciate ligament in December, Cucurella is still sidelined for two more weeks due to a muscle issue in his leg.
Frank Lampard is under pressure to field a team that can compete with Mikel Arteta's title rivals with five players out.
The interim manager received criticism for fielding a team that was overly defensive against Brentford and was urged to go with a more offensive lineup.
However, he will play against one of the best teams in England, so he may need to rely on the tenacity displayed by his 3-5-2 formation.
Kepa, W. Fofana, Thiago Silva, Chalobah; Azpilicueta, Enzo, Kante, Kovacic, Chilwell; Havertz, Sterling; predicted Chelsea XI.
