Fellow defender Benoit Badiashile sustained a thigh problem in training last month, and Maresca has previously conceded that the former Monaco man will be absent until February. As it stands, there appears no chance of the Frenchman returning to the squad on Monday.

Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League - Enzo Maresca could be forced into decision in key area

Chelsea are looking to get back to winning ways when they host former manager Graham Potter and West Ham in the Premier League on Monday night. Enzo Maresca meets Potter in need of a win to restore some momentum.

With so many players out – especially in defence – Spurs have been picking up awful results and thrashing around looking for a solution. They apparently pushed for Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea, who are willing to let any of those players go for the right price.

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior believes new Chelsea signing Mamdou Sarr has everything it takes to become a world class centre back.The Blues agreed a fee with their sister club worth up to €15m

Axel Disasi could be set to depart Chelsea before the end of the January transfer window after agreeing personal terms with Aston Villa.

After Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brentford, Enzo Maresca's side were looking in a commanding position in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.

For West Ham, Konstantinos Mavropanos is back after serving a one-match suspension. Jarrod Bowen is expected to return, though Lucas Paqueta remains a doubt with a slight knock. Michail Antonio, Niclas Fullkrug, and Crysencio Summerville have been ruled out, with Jean-Clair Todibo likely to join them on the sidelines.

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League, but only two points ahead of Manchester City ahead of Saturday's massive clash.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca admits he wants to see a response from his players on Monday night against West Ham United.

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Aston Villa are keen on a move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi before the January transfer window deadline on Monday