Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Jorrel Hato will be unavailable for the Blues, delivering a setback to the team's defensive options.
However, there is some positive news for Chelsea, with Pep Chavarría returning to contention and potentially becoming available for selection.
Chavarría's return provides Alonso with another option as Chelsea prepare for their upcoming fixtures, while Hato's absence means the manager will have to consider alternative solutions within his squad.
The latest update represents a mixed injury picture for the Blues, with one player sidelined and another moving closer to a return to action.