Chelsea injury update with six stars set to return despite Cole Palmer blow

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will be welcoming back a number of players after the international break

Trevoh Chalobah will be back from suspension when Chelsea travel to Nottingham Forest after the international break. However, Enzo Maresca should also be able to call upon a number of stars who have recently been sidelined due to injury.

Palmer's groin injury is set to keep him out until November. Chelsea's medical staff have been trying to manage the issue but it's now been decided that he needs an extensive period of rest . He's expected to miss matches against Nottingham Forest, Ajax, Sunderland and Wolves as the Blues finally look to put the problem to bed. Palmer has only played three times in the Premier League this term, scoring once.

James was forced to withdraw from the England squad following Chelsea's hard-fought win over Liverpool. He displayed on his Instagram story a picture of a large cut on his leg, though it's understood a separate problem has kept him out of action during the international break. Nonetheless, it's only said to be minor and James , who has been in fine form for Chelsea, should be ready to kick on again versus Forest.

Acheampong was substituted against Liverpool but the change was later described as precautionary by Chelsea assistant Willy Caballero. The young defender has since been spotted in training with England's U21s.

The big Frenchman impressed against Benfica and Liverpool - even if he hobbled off. However, it's understood he only suffered a knock as opposed to anything serious. Although it's not yet clear whether he'll be fit to face Forest, the issue is not believed to be as bad as initially feared.

Benoit Badiashile hobbled off for Chelsea against Liverpool (Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Santos missed the games against Benfica and Liverpool through injury. Maresca did, however, make it clear he feels Santos will be back and available following the conclusion of the international break.

Tosin picked up a small issue with his calf ahead of the 3-1 defeat to Brighton. Medical staff are optimistic he should be back to feature after the break, potentially against Forest.

The Frenchman has been following concussion protocols following a nasty clash with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen in the Carabao Cup win at Lincoln City. He should be ready to go against Forest, providing he has not picked up any other fitness issues since the game at Sincil Bank.

Liam Delap is hoping to return to action in November after suffering a hamstring injury against Fulham in August. Levi Colwill is focusing his efforts on his recovery following a rupture of his ACL - his season is all but over already. Dario Essugo will not be back until 2026 after undergoing surgery of a thigh injury sustained on international duty with Portugal U21s.