Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal: Malo Gusto, Cole Palmer latest

Chelsea return to the Premier League on Sunday when they host Arsenal in a top-of-the-table match at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues head into the London derby thanks to a 3-0 victory against Barcelona in the Champions League, Arsenal equaling their result with a 3-1 triumph for them against Bayern Munich a day later.

Enzo Maresca’s side are six points behind Mikel Arteta’s outfit Premier League table ahead of what is the most important match of the season for both teams.

Here, Sports mole Rounds up the latest Chelsea injury and suspension news ahead of the showdown with the Gunners.

Malo Gusto

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Status: A major doubt

Type of injury: Unknown

Possible return date: November 30 (vs. Arsenal)

Malo Gusto had to be taken off at half-time against Barcelona due to a knock or muscle injury. The Frenchman is therefore a huge doubt for Sunday’s match.

Romeo Lavia

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Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: Unknown

Romeo Lavia suffered another thigh problem that forced him off the pitch after just eight minutes in Chelsea’s draw against Qarabag FK before the November international break, and the Belgian is set for another extended spell on the sidelines.

Levi Colwill

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Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Levi Colwill underwent surgery for an ACL injury just before the start of the 2025-26 season, and the defender may not return to action until the end of the campaign.

Cole Palmer

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Status: A major doubt

Type of injury: Groin/toe

Possible return date: November 30 (vs. Arsenal)

Cole Palmer began light training during the November international break, creating hopes he could return to the squad for Chelsea’s important matches against Barcelona and Arsenal.

However, Maresca revealed last week that the playmaker suffered an unfortunate toe injury at home. Although Palmer is participating in training, he might not return until December.

Dario Essugo

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Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: January 4 (vs. Manchester City)

New arrival Dario Essugo is on the mend after thigh surgery and Chelsea hope the midfielder can make his return in early 2026.

CHELSEA SUSPENSION LIST

Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk remains unavailable due to a provisional ban for doping, but Chelsea have no other suspended players to worry about ahead of this match.