Chelsea are set to be without half a dozen players for their Premier League clash against London rivals West Ham United on Saturday afternoon, British media reported on Tuesday.
Armando Broja, Christian Pulisic and N’Golo Kante are all long-term absentees from Graham Potter’s squad and will definitely miss the game at the London Stadium.
Denis Zakaria and Edouard Mendy have also been “ruled out” of the clash against David Moyes’ side.
French defender Wesley Fofana is struggling with a knee injury and is not expected to return earlier than Feb. 18.
Joao Felix is set to be available on Saturday after serving a three-match ban.
Chelsea are 9th in the standings with 30 points, nine behind fourth-placed Newcastle United while West Ham are 16th with 19points, one above the relegation zone.
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