Everything you need to know ahead of Monday's Premier League match at the Bet365 Stadium as the Blues travel to face the Potters.

Friday, 17 March 2017

Chelsea team news: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Stoke City

Antonio Conte will face off against Stoke City on Saturday afternoon as Chelsea focus their attention back on the Premier League after an impressive FA Cup win over Manchester United on Monday.
Mark Hughes' side are in good form and gave the Blues a scare at Stamford Bridge as they hurt the league leaders in the air, but they ultimately lost in an epic 4-2 thriller.

Chelsea are 10 points clear at the top of the table and are looking like strong favourites to win the title, but a defeat could renew hope for Tottenham and Manchester City, who chase the west London club.

CHELSEA INJURIES

Victor Moses is a major doubt to face his former club Stoke on Saturday after he came off against Manchester United with what is thought to be a calf strain.

He could be out for up to three weeks with the injury, which could see him ruled out of the upcoming international fixtures, as well as the Premier League clash in the midlands.

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Antonio COnte has had few other injury problems to contend with this season and the rest of their squad is expected to be fit, despite Manchester United's rough treatment of Eden Hazard and Diego Costa on Monday.

David Luiz is playing through a minor knee injury that he sustained from Sergio Aguero's red-card tackle in December but he has been available for all of Chelsea's big clashes.

Charly Musonda and Kenedy have returned to the club after being recalled from their loan moves at Real Betis and Watford respectively, and will provide cover for the current first team for the remainder of the season.

CHELSEA SUSPENSIONS

Chelsea have no players suspended for the match and have had few issues with discipline all season. John Terry has been their only player to be sent off, in the FA Cup against Peterborough United.

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In 2017 the rules altered slightly regarding suspensions for an accumulation of yellow cards, with 10 bookings now being required to acquire a ban. David Luiz and Pedro are three bookings away from a two-match suspension as they are now on seven for the campaign.
N'Golo Kante and Diego Costa have six bookings in domestic competitions, while Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas have five.