Speaking to the media ahead of our Premier League fixture against Southampton at Stamford Bridge tomorrow, Graham Potter discussed the chances of two England internationals being involved against the Saints, but was also asked about an injury to a player who will not be in his squad.

Malo Gusto is on loan at Lyon until the end of the season, but is currently at Cobham working to recover from an injury suffered while representing the French club.

'Malo’s just here to help with his rehab, the club made that decision,' confirmed Potter. 'But it’s nice to meet him, nice to see him in person around here. But we’re just trying to help him get fit.'

Chelsea vs Southampton Sterling and Chilwell injury update

Focusing on our upcoming match, Potter was optimistic about Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell's chances of featuring.

Sterling has missed our last two games due a knock to his knee picked up in training, while Chilwell has been eased back into the action over the same period following a hamstring issue, but looked in pain as he left the field at Borussia Dortmund in midweek.

'It’s positive,' said our head coach. 'We’re going to train later on this afternoon, so providing they come through that okay there’s a good chance they’ll be in the squad.

'With Ben the challenge for us at the moment is managing his return. He had 30 minutes against West Ham, 60 minutes against Dortmund, so the decision will be based on how he recovers today and how he reports.

'So we’ll make that call probably tonight or tomorrow, as to the extent that he can play, but it’s certainly something we have to be mindful of.'

Chelsea vs Southampton Aubameyang and David Fofana update

Potter was asked about his options in attack with the strikers available to him, specifically the availability of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who wasn't involved in our midweek trip to Borussia Dortmund as he is not included in our Champions League squad.

'There’s David Fofana as well, who’s a centre-forward that we’ve signed. He’s a young player with potential, we feel.

'There’s also other forwards, but of course Pierre’s in our squad. He’s remained an important player for us, he’s worked hard, he knows the situation at the moment, but nothing’s set in stone.

'His attitude has been really good and we’ll make an assessment as we go forward.'

Mount contract update

Our head coach also responded to questions about Mason Mount's contract situation, with Potter hopeful of a positive outcome, although he is not personally involved in the talks.

'I think it’s always complicated, there’s always negotiation. It’s best that I leave it between Mason and the club, that’s the best way for that to be dealt with as far as I’m concerned.

'He’s been fantastic to work with, an important player for us and of course I hope it gets resolved quickly.'

Chelsea vs Southampton injury list

Although there was good news on the possible return of Raheem Sterling, Potter will still be without Edouard Mendy, N’Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja, who all remain unavailable as they work on their rehabilitation from injury.

Southampton are likely to be without Juan Larios, Alex McCarthy and former Chelsea Academy full-back Tino Livramento, who are all expected to be out until at least the start of next month. There are doubts over Che Adams' availability after he picked up a knock, but the Saints are hopeful that Kyle Walker-Peters could return in this match.

Chelsea vs Southampton suspension

There are no suspensions for either side in this match.

Players who accumulate 10 yellow cards in Premier League matches up to and including our 32nd fixture will serve a two-match suspension in the competition.

Premier League booking list
Gallagher 4, Azpilicueta 3, Chalobah 3, Havertz 3, James 3, Koulibaly 3, Kovacic 3, Mount 3, Sterling 3, Cucurella 2, Aubameyang 1, Badiashile 1, Chilwell 1, Hall 1, Loftus-Cheek 1, Mendy 1, Pulisic 1, Thiago Silva 1

Chelsea vs Southampton referee and VAR

Referee: David Coote
VAR: Robert Jones

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