Chelsea team news: Suspension, injury list vs Porto

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

While Chelsea got far reaching acclaim for the way of their victory over Atletico Madrid in the last 16, the Blues head into this challenge on the back of a 5-2 loss to West Bromwich Albion.

Thomas Tuchel is honored with a solid squad at Stamford Bridge, but the German has various injury worries as his side plan for the encounter against Porto.

Ivisionsport rounds up all the latest suspension and injury news ahead of trips to Seville, a location selected due to Covid restrictions.
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Tammy Abraham

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: April 7 (vs Porto)

Abraham’s lower leg injury kept him out of contention for Saturday’s Premier League fixture, leaving it progressively likely that the forward will have no influence in this game. Best case scenario, the Englishman will be chosen among the substitutions after not including since February 20.

Christian Pulisic

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Muscular

Possible return date: April 7 (vs Porto)

Pulisic just played 45 minutes against West Brom subsequent to complaining of muscle snugness. While the winger will be considered for a spot among the substitutions, Thomas Tuchel is probably not going to pick the American in his first XI.

N’Golo Kante

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: April 10 (vs Crystal Palace)

Having supported a hamstring injury while on international obligation with France, N’Golo Kante has effectively been ruled out of Wednesday’s fixture. Albeit the midfielder could return into contention at the end of the week, Thomas Tuchel won’t face any risks ahead of the reverse fixture with Porto.

CHELSEA’S SUSPENSION LIST

Jorginho and Mason Mount have already served their particular band, Chelsea have no players who are suspended for this contest.
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