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Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League fixture with Manchester City.

Chelsea will be bidding to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

The Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest in the league on Sunday, which has left them in eighth spot in the table, seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.

Graham Potter's side are currently preparing for a double-header against Man City, as they will also face Pep Guardiola's side in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Man City, who were held by Everton in the league on Saturday.

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Reece James

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: February 3 (vs. Fulham)

Reece James will not be available for Chelsea until at least the start of February, having suffered another knee injury in the 2-0 win over Bournemouth on December 27.

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Ben Chilwell

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Ben Chilwell remains unavailable for selection due to a hamstring problem, but there is a chance that the left-back could be back in full training over the next couple of weeks.

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N'Golo Kante

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: March 4 (vs. Leeds United)

N'Golo Kante is still on the sidelines recovering from a hamstring operation, with the France international not expected to return to action until the start of March.

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Wesley Fofana

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Wesley Fofana recently suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, and it is currently unclear when the centre-back might be available for selection once again.

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Armando Broja

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Armando Broja suffered a cruciate ligament injury in Chelsea's mid-season friendly with Aston Villa, and the forward is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign.

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: January 8 (vs. Manchester City)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek will again miss out against Man City on Thursday due to a calf problem, but there is a chance that he could be in the squad for the FA Cup clash with Guardiola's side.

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Edouard Mendy

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Shoulder
Possible return date: January 5 (vs. Manchester City)

Edouard Mendy is currently nursing a shoulder problem that he suffered at the World Cup, and the goalkeeper remains a major doubt for the contest with Man City on Thursday.

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CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.

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