Fernandez, Mudryk - Latest Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Blackburn Rovers clash

Chelsea turn their attention to Carabao Cup action this week as Mauricio Pochettino's side take on Blackburn Rovers. The Blues saw their unbeaten run in all competitions come to an end following their 2-0 defeat against Brentford at the weekend.

Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk were both absent on Saturday as they struggled with minor injuries. Christopher Nkunku is set to be available after the November international break as the Frenchman continues his recovery.

Pochettino will hope that Chelsea can get back to winning ways this week ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. Here, football.london has the latest from the Blues treatment room.

Chelsea's midfield maestro was a big miss from the squad against Brentford having played in every other game so far this season. His partner gave birth to their second child earlier in the week which had raised speculation that he would miss the game for that reason but his manager explained before kick-off that there had been a fitness issue as well.

What Pochettino said: «Yesterday, both Enzo [Fernandez] and [Mykhailo] Mudryk felt a small muscle issue but hopefully for the next game, they'll be available.»

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«Misha (Mudryk) as well, we’ll miss both but we have a big squad and we’ll find the solutions.»

Possible return date: Blackburn (H) — November 1

Mudryk was another that was a surprise name not on the teamsheet at 11:30am on Saturday after going through his best patch of form in a Chelsea shirt. He had been struggling with knocks before and during the last international break but was deemed fit