Caicedo, Lavia, Colwill - Latest Chelsea injury news and return dates for Crystal Palace clash

A number of Chelsea stars have been given an extra few days to recover to face Crystal Palace on Monday evening. Earlier this week, the Blues put in a superb performance to knock Aston Villa out of the FA Cup in a fourth-round replay, although some fitness concerns emerged from the clash.

Benoit Badiashile left Villa Park clutching his groin with Mauricio Pochettino unsure if he will be back available to face the Eagles. Moises Caicedo was also pictured being attended to by the Chelsea medical staff however he was able to continue.

Levi Colwill missed the clash entirely after initially pulling out of the starting XI to face Villa in the cup at Stamford Bridge with it still unclear when he will return. Elsewhere, Romeo Lavia has spoken for the first time since Pochettino confirmed he will not return this month.

With that said, football.london has taken a look at the latest Chelsea injury news ahead of Crystal Palace.

Injury: Knee.

What Pochettino has said: «Levi Colwill, we need to wait until Sunday to see if it's possible to be available.»

Expected return date: February 2024.

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Injury: Groin.

He started the FA Cup replay against Villa but had to be replaced with 10 minutes left. Badiashile appeared to be holding his hamstring.

What Pochettino has said: «Badiashile, we need to assess him. We still need to wait for the scan. I hope it's not a big issue. We need to assess now and after we will know better, his situation.»

Expected return date: Unknown.

Injury: Thigh.

What Pochettino has said: «He is not training with the team. He is still recovering. But no, no,