Chelsea injury news: The latest updates from the treatment room at Cobham training ground ahead of Chelsea's clash against Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday
Frank Lampard could have too many players to choose from ahead of Chelsea's clash against Wolves on Saturday afternoon. The 44-year-old has a wealth of talent at his disposal, with only Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta and Armando Broja injured in the first-team.
Raheem Sterling, N'Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana have recently returned to action, which come as huge boosts for the Blues. With a trip to the Santiago Bernabeu on the horizon, Lampard will be wary of keeping certain players fresh.
One of whom for example is Benoit Badiashille, who is not registered to the west London outfit's Champions League squad. The Frenchman has enjoyed a fantastic start to life at Chelsea since arriving in January so he'll be hoping he can continue his form under Lampard.
So, with that being said, football.london takes a look at the latest injury news for Lampard's first match back in charge for the Blues.
His spell on the treatment table is behind him though after featuring off the bench against Liverpool.
What Bruno Saltor said: "All fit [aside from outside of Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva], just Bettinelli is doing some recovery but the rest are fit."
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: Returned
What Bruno said: "All fit [aside from Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva], just Bettinelli is doing some recovery but the rest are fit."
Injury: Concussion
Expected return date: Late March / April
What Bruno said: "All fit [aside from outside of Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva], just Bettinelli is doing some recovery but the rest are fit."
Injury: Knee
Expected return date: April
What Bruno said: "All fit [aside from outside of Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva], just Bettinelli is doing some recovery but the rest are fit."
Injury: Finger
Expected return date: Returned
Fofana was later spotted in the dugout at Stamford Bridge with an ice pack on his right thigh, leaving some supporters to fear the worst. The Frenchman returned to the starting lineup to face Liverpool as normal, which comes as a much welcomed boost.
What Bruno said: "All fit [aside from outside of Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva], just Bettinelli is doing some recovery but the rest are fit."
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: Returned
He looked to be in considerable pain and was seen to be clutching his leg as he was tended to by medical staff. The Albania international had no history of knee injuries and his injury is a major blow.
What was said: ''It was just an unfortunate action. He got caught up with their player and the ground. It doesn’t look positive at the moment but it’s too early to say. Fingers crossed but it is an awkward one.''
Injury: Knee
Expected return date: Summer 2023