Chelsea could possibly be with out as many as 11 gamers for his or her Premier League match in opposition to Aston Villa at Villa Park tonight. Supervisor Liam Rosenior faces numerous absences resulting from accidents and suspensions.
Villa are at the moment fourth within the league, however have gained solely one in every of their final 5 video games. Chelsea sit simply three factors behind Liverpool, exterior the highest 5, making tonight’s match essential for each side within the race for a Champions League place.
Pedro Neto will miss the sport after receiving a purple card in Chelsea’s latest defeat to Arsenal. Fellow winger Estevao Willian is uncertain with a hamstring damage however has returned to gentle coaching and could possibly be prepared earlier than the top of March.
Marc Cucurella, sidelined for the reason that 2-2 draw in opposition to Leeds United final month, might return both tonight or on Saturday. Defender Dario Essugo is again in coaching after surgical procedure on a thigh damage, whereas Jamie Gittens stays out long-term with a hamstring tear. Levi Colwill continues his restoration from a pre-season ACL damage.
Villa even have damage considerations, although fewer than Chelsea. Midfielder John McGinn is near returning however is unlikely to characteristic tonight.
Different Chelsea gamers like Youri Tielemans and Andres Garcia are anticipated again subsequent month, whereas Boubacar Kamara won’t return till subsequent season. Liverpool-loanee Harvey Elliott has additionally been absent resulting from damage.
Tonight’s match might be a key take a look at for Rosenior as he tries to information Chelsea again into the highest 4.
