Palmer, Fofana, Gusto - Latest Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Leicester City

Chelsea face a nervous wait to discover the extent of several injury concerns that have emerged in recent days.

The Blues are currently on a two-week hiatus from club football while the November international break is in full swing.

Enzo Maresca's side went into the break on the back of a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League last weekend, which saw Chelsea move to third place in the league standings after the opening 11 fixtures.

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Chelsea will already have an eye on their return to Premier League action later this month when they travel to face Maresca's former employers, Leicester City, at the King Power Stadium.

Here, we take a look at Chelsea's current injury list and return dates as the November international break rolls on.

Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer was an injury doubt for Chelsea going into the draw with Arsenal but played the full 90 minutes of the contest at Stamford Bridge.

Palmer was subsequently withdrawn from the England squad following the fitness concerns, but will hope to be fit for Chelsea after the international break.

Potential return date: Leicester City (A) - November 23.

Wesley Fofana

Wesley Fofana has emerged as an injury concern for Chelsea after withdrawing from the France squad.

The defender returned from a long-term knee injury earlier this year but felt pain in the same knee during the draw with Arsenal at the weekend and will be assessed over the international break.

Potential return date: Leicester City (A) - November 23.

Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho has been on the sidelines with illness in recent weeks, and also suffered a knock during training in the build-up to the clash against Arsenal.

Chelsea will be hoping that Sancho will be fit enough to return to the matchday squad for the clash against Leicester after the international break.

Potential return date: Leicester City (A) - November 23

Romeo Lavia

Romeo Lavia emerged as a potential injury concern for Chelsea after being withdrawn in the second half of the draw with Arsenal.

Lavia appeared to be in some discomfort, but those fears were eased this week when the midfielder explained that he was hopeful of the injury not being enough to keep him on the sidelines.

"I received a little blow," Lavia told RTL Info. "At the moment, we are testing to see if it is okay, but it should be fine, I think."

Potential return date: Leicester City (A) - November 23

Malo Gusto

Malo Gusto also emerged as an injury concern for Chelsea this week after being withdrawn from the France squad for the round of international fixtures.

It was confirmed by the French Football Federation that Gusto was withdrawn from the squad due to an unspecified injury, but it remains to be seen if it will be enough to keep the right-back on the sidelines for Chelsea after the international break.

Potential return date: Leicester City (A) - November 23

Levi Colwill

Levi Colwill may be an injury concern for Chelsea after withdrawing from the England squad ahead of the round of international fixtures this month.

Colwill played the full 90 minutes against Arsenal, but it remains to be seen if the defender will need to spend any time on the sidelines in recovery.

Potential return date: Leicester City (A) - November 23

Omari Kellyman

Omari Kellyman is yet to make his first senior appearance for Chelsea after suffering a hamstring injury back in September.

The talented midfielder signed for the Blues last summer from Aston Villa and was initially expected to be sidelined for two months with the injury.

Potential return date: November/December