The following injury update has been provided ahead of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.

Robert Sanchez – continuing to undergo specialist assessment.

Marc Cucurella – early stages of recovery following successful ankle surgery.

Reece James – continuing with early stages of rehabilitation.

Trevoh Chalobah – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Wesley Fofana – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Ben Chilwell – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Carney Chukwuemeka – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Lesley Ugochukwu – progressing with the reconditioning phase of his rehabilitation.

Romeo Lavia – in partial team training.

Noni Madueke – returned to full team training.