All of the latest Chelsea injury news as the club prepares for Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup final against Palmeiras.
Chelsea advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup final after defeating Al Hilal 1-0 on Wednesday.
Romelu Lukaku scored in the first half at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, and it proved to be the game's only goal as the Blues prepare for the weekend's final against Palmeiras.
Thomas Tuchel will want his best players available for the final on Saturday, though it is unclear whether the German coach will travel to the UAE while recovering from Covid-19.
So, with that in mind, football.london examines the most recent injury news and updates ahead of Saturday's final against Palmeiras.
Mason Mount
Mount suffered a minor knock in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round win over Plymouth Argyle, raising questions about whether the England international will be fit for Wednesday's match against Al Hilal.
Mount, on the other hand, came on in the second half of the win, assuaging supporters' fears, and he could be set to start on Saturday
Date of expected return: N/A
James
James has traveled to the UAE with his Chelsea teammates, but Zsolt Low has confirmed that the defender will not compete in the tournament as he continues his recovery from injury.
What has been said so far: "Reece James has no chance of playing in the cup. He's doing well, but he'll miss some days and training sessions. He's returned to enjoy the company once more."
On Thursday afternoon, the defender also discussed his fitness (February 10).
After the west Londoners defeated Al Hilal in the semi-finals on Wednesday, James returned to training to regain full fitness.
Taking to Instagram, the right-back posted a photo of himself after another strenuous workout with the caption: "Another meeting. We're one step closer."
Date of expected return: N/A
Mendy, Edouard
Mendy showed up in the UAE on Wednesday ahead of the semi-final, but Kepa Arrizabalaga was given the start in goal and performed admirably.
The Senegal international was named to the bench in the win over Al Hilal, and it is unclear whether he will start against Palmeiras.
What has been said so far: "Mendy will arrive later today or tomorrow, depending on how tired he is. He has to come first, so we can check him out and talk to him. We'll see if he'll be able to play."
The expected return date is N/A.
Loftus-Cheek, Ruben
The Chelsea midfielder has been left out of the squad for the tournament after picking up an injury ahead of the weekend's clash with Plymouth.
It emerges to be intense enough to keep him out of the Club World Cup, so he will hope to come back to the Premier League.
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