Chelsea’s current squad registration for the season lists a total of 33 players, with various factors affecting their availability for upcoming matches. The breakdown includes:
- 7 players dealing with injuries: Fofana, Chilwell, James, Chukwuemeka, Chalobah, Cucurella, Sanchez
- 5 players suspected of injuries or not fit enough to start: Enzo, Caicedo, Ugochukwu, Nkunku, Lavia
- 2 players facing suspensions due to accumulating 5 yellow cards: Palmer, Sterling
- 2 third goalkeepers on the list: Bettinelli, Bergstrom
- 1 player not currently in use: Sarr
With a total of 21 players available, the challenge is to select the starting eleven for the next match from this pool of 12 players. The hope is for the well-being of Enzo and Caicedo, whose fitness statuses are uncertain.