Nott'm Forestvs.Chelsea

The Blues make the trip to the East Midlands looking to strengthen their hold of seventh position in the Premier League standings, helped by back-to-back wins over Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.

However, Mauricio Pochettino will be wary of Chelsea's inconsistency this season and knows that they require an extra push to achieve their goal for the campaign.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the showdown with Forest, who are on the brink of confirming their survival in the Premier League for another 12 months.

Robert Sanchez

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Unspecified

Possible return date: May 11 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Robert Sanchez was again absent from the ranks to face West Ham, but it has been revealed that he remains in partial team training.

Enzo Fernandez

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hernia

Possible return date: Unknown

Having undergone surgery on a hernia issue, Enzo Fernandez will not return to the squad before the end of the season.

Wesley Fofana

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

The hapless Wesley Fofana remains glued to the treatment table due to his serious knee injury, and Pochettino has conceded he does not envisage the Frenchman returning before the end of the season.

Reece James

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: Unknown

Captain Reece James is on the recovery trail from hamstring surgery and no timeframe has been placed on his recovery, but the right-back has at least returned to partial training.

Lesley Ugochukwu

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: May 11 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Lesley Ugochukwu, who is yet to appear in 2024 due to a hamstring injury, is another who has recently stepped up his recovery. It remains to be seen when he will come back into the fold.

Romeo Lavia

Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: Unknown

Romeo Lavia's debut season at Chelsea will end with just one appearance to his name, as the Belgian is nursing a severe thigh problem and has already been ruled out until the 2024-25 season.

Ben Chilwell

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: May 11 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Ben Chilwell has been suffering from a recurrence of the knee injury that he picked up on England duty and there is no timeframe on his return to action.

Carney Chukwuemeka

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: May 11 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Carney Chukwuemeka has missed the last three games due to an issue with a knee injury that he sustained earlier in the season. It remains to be seen whether he will be considered for selection before the end of the season.

CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.