BREAKING NEWS: SEE CHELSEA LINE UP, INJURIES, AND SUSPENSION AGAINST CRYSTAL PALACE ON SATURDAY




Well, everything you obviously need to know about the clash on selhurt park on Saturday is live here...

Chelsea are heading to a London derby after the international break as they travel to bottom of the table Crystal Palace on Saturday. 
Palace haven't scored a goal yet this season and have zero points on the board with Roy Hodgson hoping to end their dismal run of bad form this season. 
Antonio Conte's side have picked up a number injuries lately and were recently well beaten by Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. However, it is still a huge ask for Palace to come away from this match against the Premier League champions with any points.  


POTENTIAL STARTING LINE-UP


David Luiz is likely to return for Andreas Christensen who has been deputising in his absence. Michy Batshuayi will likely come in for Morata but Chelsea could also opt to use Eden Hazard in a central role with Willian and Pedro accompanying him. 
Cesc Fabregas and Tiemoue Bakayoko will likely start in place of Kante, who faces a rare spell on the sidelines. Conte faces a selection dilemma in defence but he will most likely choose the experienced trio of Gary Cahill, Luiz and Cesar Azpilicueta. 
Chelsea's 3-4-3 remains the club's primary formation after Conte won the title with the system last season. They have also lined up in the 3-5-2 formation against the likes of Man City, Atletico Madrid and Tottenham.


CHELSEA SUSPENSIONS



Chelsea have no suspensions for the match against Palace as David Luiz returns from a three match ban after getting sent off against Arsenal a month ago. 
He also suffered a fractured wrist during that match against the Gunners but has continued full training and can play through the injury for his side's upcoming matches. 



CHELSEA INJURIES


Alvaro Morata is almost certain to miss out against Palace on Saturday as he recovers from a hamstring injury. The striker is in contention to make the weekday fixture against AS Roma but his condition is being continually monitored. 


N'GOLO Kante has torn a muscle which will see him out for a number of weeks as the Blues face being without a player who has been ever-present for over a year. 
Danny Drinkwater is still doubtful, although he is nearing full recovery from a calf injury. Chelsea have otherwise come out of the international break unscathed.


Baba Rahman remains at Stamford Bridge but isn't part of the club's Premier League or European squad due to a knee injury. He is expected to return in late October or early November.


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