Chelsea team news vs bate
Here's the latest Chelsea team news ahead of their Europa League match against Bate Borisov:
Injuries:
- N'Golo Kanté (knee) - out for several weeks
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Achilles) - out for the season
- Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles) - out for several weeks
- Willian (ankle) - a doubt for the match
- Pedro (knee) - a doubt for the match
Suspended:
- None
Doubts:
- Willian (ankle)
- Pedro (knee)
- Olivier Giroud (back) - may not start but should be available off the bench
Confirmed Starting XI:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga (goalkeeper)
- César Azpilicueta (right-back)
- Antonio Rüdiger (centre-back)
- Kurt Zouma (centre-back)
- Emerson Palmieri (left-back)
- Jorginho (defensive midfielder)
- Mateo Kovačić (central midfielder)
- Ross Barkley (central midfielder)
- Christian Pulisic (right-wing)
- Tammy Abraham (centre-forward)
- Mason Mount (left-wing)
Bench:
- Willy Caballero (goalkeeper)
- Andreas Christensen (centre-back)
- Emerson (left-back)
- Willian (right-wing)
- Pedro (right-wing)
- Olivier Giroud (centre-forward)
- Michy Batshuayi (centre-forward)
Please note that this is just a predicted lineup and may be subject to change. Frank Lampard may make some changes to the starting XI or bench depending on the team's performance and any last-minute injuries.