Chelsea team news for Servette clash as three ruled out and three doubts

Chelsea are back in action tonight - Thursday night - when they take on Servette in the Conference League qualifiers. The first leg takes place at Stamford Bridge, with the return leg in Switzerland next week.

The Blues lost their Premier League opener to Manchester City over the weekend, and Enzo Maresca will see Thursday night’s clash as important minutes for his side as they look to get into full rhythm. Ahead of the clash, we have rounded up all the latest injury news surrounding the Blues.

Marc Cucurella - Doubt

Cucurella picked up a knee injury during the City clash and will likely be sidelined for Thursday’s clash. The severity of the injury is unclear, but it’s unlikely the Spaniard will be risked given Chelsea will be confident of coming through this tie.

Ben Chilwell - Doubt

Chilwell should be back this week after struggling with illness over the weekend. There is speculation over the full-back’s future, but he should return to contention this week.

Axel Disasi - Fit

Maresca has confirmed Disasi’s return by simply saying “Axel is back from injury” after the City defeat

Carney Chukwuemeka - Doubt

Chukwuemeka is not injured, but it appears he may not be in contention due to Maresca seemingly planning to offload the midfielder. He said earlier this week: “Every case is a bit different. Carney is a very good player but because of some injuries in the past, I think it's important he plays 30 or 35 games in a row. Is he going to play that for us? I'm not sure.”

Reece James - Out

James won’t be returning until September as he continues to work his way back from his latest setback. Maresca has said: “It depends on the injury. Sometimes it’s due to an unfortunate kick, not because of training. In the month since I joined, we’ve only dealt with Reece’s injury, which occurred shortly before we planned to substitute him. Injuries come from various factors, but we are managing well.”

Maresca added in his pre-match press conference: “He is still injured. He is on the list but he cannot play tomorrow.”

Raheem Sterling - Out

Another who is not injured, Raheem Sterling is not expected to be in contention due to being told he can leave the club this summer. Maresca has said: “I spoke with Raheem one-on-one the day before City. I have nothing new to tell him… as I was quite clear. If he wants a chat again I’ll tell him what I already told him”.

New signing Joao Felix is not available for this one with Maresca simply confirming: “He's not on the list for tomorrow.”