Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed three players have been ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton.
Cole Palmer will miss the next three weeks with a groin problem.
The 23-year-old has been able to start just twice in the league so far this season.
Palmer could only play for 21 minutes against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
“We decided to protect a Cole a little bit [to] not let his injury get worse,” Maresca told reporters on Friday.
“We decided to rest him for two-three weeks until the international break to see if he can recover 100%.”
Defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana are also both unavailable for selection.
Maresca added: “Tosin [Adarabioyo] is injured. He will probably be out until the international break, he has a small problem in his calf.
“Wes Fofana had concussion against Lincoln. The rest are okay.”