Crystal Palacevs.Chelsea

The Blues head into this contest on the back of their worst run of form all season, extended by a 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town earlier this week.

As a result, Enzo Maresca's side sit in fourth position in the Premier League table ahead of a game that has become increasingly important as they bid to remain in the top four.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with the Eagles at Selhurst Park.

Wesley Fofana

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

Fofana has not been involved for Chelsea since suffering a hamstring injury in early December, and the centre-back remains on the sidelines, with a clear return date at this stage of proceedings unclear.

Benoit Badiashile

Status: Out

Type of injury: Unknown

Possible return date: Unknown

Badiashile picked up an injury in training ahead of the December fixture with Brentford, and the centre-back is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with his return not expected to come until at least March.

Omari Kellyman

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

Kellyman has missed the entirety of the season so far for the Blues due to a hamstring problem, and he is not yet close to being considered for selection.

Romeo Lavia

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: January 4 (vs. Crystal Palace)

Lavia has been unavailable for the last four Premier League fixtures due to a hamstring problem, but there is a chance that the midfielder could be back in the squad against Palace. Last week, Maresca revealed that the Belgium international was back on the training pitch.

CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no suspension issues heading into this game.

Written by

Darren Plant