Reece James, Thiago Silva, Andreas Christensen: Chelsea injury news ahead of Brentford clash

Chelsea return to Premier League action this weekend following the international break. Stamford Bridge welcomes west London rivals Brentford for what promises to be a difficult encounter with Thomas Frank's side.

Much of the attention has understandably been focused on Chelsea's ongoing off-the-field issues, but Thomas Tuchel will be hoping to distract fans for a short while by delivering three points on Saturday.

Having said that, the German does have a few injury issues to contend with. So, without further ado, let's take a look at who may or may not miss the clash with the Bees.

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James has featured just three times for Chelsea since the turn of the year. A torn hamstring kept him out for much of January and February before he returned to action in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

He started the next fixture against Burnley and registered both a goal and an assist. Sadly, however, he also suffered a muscular injury and as a result, the Englishman missed the following four matches.

The issue didn't stop Gareth Southgate calling him up to the England squad for the recent friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, but James withdrew from the camp to work on his at Cobham. And in welcomed news, Tuchel has confirmed he's fit to face Brentford.

"Reece is in the squad tomorrow."

Brentford (H), Saturday April 2

Hudson-Odoi managed just one appearance in February as he struggled with a troublesome Achilles issue. No risks have been taken with the academy graduate - hardly a surprise as it was a ruptured Achilles tendon that derailed his rapid development in 2019.

"Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell will miss