James, Nkunku, Silva - Chelsea injury news and return dates for Tottenham with last game worry

Chelsea's injury issues continue to be unrelenting for Mauricio Pochettino. He was already missing 12 players for the 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday but saw things get even worse late on.

Having clawed back into the game in a fine second-half display,the Blues lost Thiago Silva late on. He was replaced by Axel Disasi, who almost went on to win the match only for his header to be ruled out for offside.

Disasi was one of two players over the age of 21 on the bench for Chelsea alongside third-choice goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli. The average age of the options available had an average age of just 20.67.

Chelsea host Tottenham on Thursday in a game that will define the race for European competition in one way of another. Here, football.london has the latest from the Chelsea treatment room.

Silva was taken off late in the draw with Aston Villa on Saturday, replaced by Axel Disasi. It has since been confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season, as expected.

There are fears that he could have played his last game in Chelsea blue with just over three weeks left of the season. He suffered a knock that kept him out for over a month in February.

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Injury: Groin.

What Pochettino has said: N/A.

Possible return date: Tottenham (H) — Thursday, May 2.

James has just begun partial first-team training following an extended period on the sidelines. The 24-year-old defender has been undergoing rehabilitation for a muscle issue which has kept him out of action for a large chunk of the season.

Injury: Hamstring.

What Pochettino has said: «No, they