Djurgarden vs Chelsea injury news as 10 ruled out and 2 doubts for Conference League clash

Chelsea are back in Conference League action on Thursday night when they face Swedish side Djurgarden away from home in the first leg of their semi-final. The Blues have picked up in form of late, winning back-to-back Premier League games as they bid to secure a top five finish and Champions League football.

But they are still in with a shot at winning silverware, battling for a spot in the Conference League final, where they will face either Real Betis or Fiorentina. Chelsea have arguably received the most favourable draw they could have asked for at the semi-final stage, but this won’t be an easy game, and the away game, which is the first leg, will be a particularly tough test.

As the Blues bid to get off to a winning start in the tie, we have rounded up all the latest injury news surrounding both teams heading into this one.

Jacob Rinne - Doubt

Rinne is struggling with illness and will be a doubt here.

Patric Aslund - Out

Aslund has been struggling with a foot injury and will miss this one.

Albin Ekdal - Out

Ekdal has a hamstring issue that will keep him out here.

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.

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.

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 - Out

Guiu is still out but could be back at some point in May. Maresca said last week: “Marc is still out. He is doing well, and he is getting closer. Maybe another one or two weeks and then we hope he will be back to help us with the final part of the season.”

Malo Gusto - Doubt

Maresca has issued some good news over Malo Gusto despite initial fears that the injury could be a long-term one. The Chelsea boss said: “Malo is injured, but it does not look like an important injury. He is running and doing things outside, but he won't be available for tomorrow’s game.”

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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