Nine players could miss Chelsea vs Aston Villa as Cole Palmer update issued

Enzo Maresca and Unai Emery will be forced to navigate a number of injuries as they head into Saturday's clash at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea play host to Aston Villa in the Premier League at 5.30pm, in a match which could end up deciding which club finishes above the other this season. As things stand, Chelsea sit fourth in the league table, seven points behind the Villans, who occupy third.

While both managers will have hoped to have a full-strength squad to pick and choose from, matters are far bleaker on each side. Blues star Cole Palmer should be available for the duration of the match, as Maresca confirmed earlier this week that his rehabilitation from groin and foot injuries has gone well.

However, a number of his team-mates will miss the fixture as they continue to recover. Here are all of the players who could miss Saturday's clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa...