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Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final fixture against Porto.

Chelsea are back in action on Wednesday night as they take on Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

While Chelsea received widespread praise for the manner of their triumph over Atletico Madrid in the last 16, the Blues head into this contest on the back of a 5-2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion.

Thomas Tuchel is blessed with a strong squad at Stamford Bridge, but the German has a number of injury concerns as his side prepare for the encounter against the Portuguese giants.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the trip to Seville, a location selected due to coronavirus restrictions.

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Tammy Abraham

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: April 7 (vs. Porto)

Abraham's ankle injury kept him out of contention for Saturday's Premier League fixture, extending his absence from the squad. However, after not featuring since February 20, the forward will travel to Spain with the rest of the squad.

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Christian Pulisic

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscular
Possible return date: April 7 (vs. Porto)

Pulisic only lasted 45 minutes against West Brom after complaining of muscle tightness. While the winger will be considered for a place among the replacements, Tuchel is unlikely to pick the American in his first XI.

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N'Golo Kante

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: April 7 (vs. Crystal Palace)

Having sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with France, Kante missed out against West Brom. While it was initially suggested that the midfielder would not feature on Wednesday, Tuchel has since revealed that he is in contention/

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CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

With Jorginho and Mason Mount having served their respective bans, Chelsea have no players who are suspended for this contest.

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