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Mauricio Pochettino has endured another turbulent few days regarding injuries either side of the Premier League win against Tottenham. Injuries have plagued the Blues this season with Pochettino forced to name an unchanged starting XI from the draw against Aston Villa on Thursday.

Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi joined the club's injury report earlier this week however all of Reece James, Levi Colwill and Christopher Nkunku could return this weekend against West Ham. One player who may not feature in the game is Alfie Gilchrist after he was withdrawn late on against Tottenham due to a potential issue.

The likes of Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez will not be seen again this season however Raheem Sterling, Carney Chukwuemeka and Robert Sanchez could all return in the coming weeks. With that said, football.london has pulled together all the latest Chelsea injury news before facing the Hammers on Sunday.

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Late into the clash against Tottenham, Alfie Gilchrist was withdrawn with a possible injury.

Injury: N/A

What Pochettino has said: N/A

Possible return date: N/A

Nkunku is now back in full first-team team training. The 26-year-old forward has been out for most of the season due to various injuries and setbacks.

Injury: Hamstring.

What Pochettino has said: «They were training today normally. We prepared for the game tomorrow, we were doing some set-pieces, tactical work and meetings. They are nearly [there] but they are on the line, but they still have not crossed the line. Maybe for Sunday against West Ham, maybe they will be ready. We

Enzo Fernandez Aston Villa Manuel Akanji Robert Sanchez Mauricio Pochettino Levi Colwill Reece James Thiago Silva Christopher Nkunku Romeo Lavia Wesley Fofana Alfie Gilchrist Axel Disasi