Updated Djugarden vs Chelsea injury news as 8 ruled out and 2 doubts for Conference League clash

Chelsea are now preparing for their Conference League semi-final second leg with Djugarden. The Blues currently lead 4-1 after the first leg, and they should be confident of landing a final spot in Wroclaw, especially playing at home in the second leg.

The Blues came through their first leg pitch and on an artificial pitch, no less, so they will be heavy favourites to progress as they look to defend a three-goal lead at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea come into this one on the back of a statement win over Premier League champions Liverpool, remaining in the thick of the Champions League race, while Djugarden drew 1--1 with AIK, who have made a much stronger start to the season.

Here we round up all the latest injury news surrounding both teams going into this one.

Jacob Rinne - Fit

Rinne was back on the bench over the weekend, and while he was an unused substitute, he should be good to go here.

Patric Aslund - Doubt

Aslund has been struggling with a foot injury and he remained out over the weekend.

Malkolm Nilsson Safqvist - Out

Safqvist is expected to miss out with an elbow injury.

Nino Zugelj - Out

Zugelj will miss out with a foot injury barring a surprise.

Piotr Johansson - Out

Johansson is recovering from an ACL injury and won’t feature again in this competition this season.

Rasmus Schuller - Out

Schuller is absent with a hamstring issue and he is not expected to return here.

Wesley Fofana - Out

Fofana will not return this season, with Maresca having said: “Unfortunately, Wes will be out for the rest of the season.”

Omari Kellyman - Out

Kellyman has confirmed he will miss the end of the season, writing on social media: “Beyond gutted to say that this season has come to an early end for me due to a re-injury of my hamstring. 24-25 has been a tough season for me mentally and physically due to injury, but it’s important now that I take time to get this right.”

Marc Guiu - Doubt

Maresca has said in his pre-match press conference: “Everyone is fit and Marc Guiu could even be involved in tomorrow’s squad. We are not sure yet, we will make a decision on him, but he is getting closer. Maybe it’s better for Marc to have a few more days of training, but he is very close to being back with us. That will be very good news for us and for Marc.”

Christopher Nkunku - Out

Nkunku is out with a fresh injury issue. Maresca has said: “Christo will be out for I think one week or two weeks, we are not sure. We will see. He will be out for the next ten to 15 days.”

Mykhailo Mudryk - Out (Suspended)

Mudryk remains out due to a suspension over alleged consumption of a banned substance. Maresca has said: “The only thing I can say is that we are close to Mykhailo as a club, and we are trying to help him. In terms of an update, I don't have one.”

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