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Chelsea injury crisis: Blues could be without five key stars for Crystal Palace clash
ANTONIO CONTE faces a selection headache ahead of Crystal Palace's visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday (3pm), with up to five players potentially missing the Premier League clash.
Chelsea could be missing up to five players for their clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday
The international break is a nervy time for Premier League managers and fans alike, and it seems like the high-flying Blues stars are not immune to the stresses and strains of serving your country.
Three of Antonio Conte's Chelsea players were ruled out of matches during the last week alone, leaving the Italian manager sweating on the state of his squad when Sam Allardyce's Eagles come calling.
The Blues are currently 10 points clear at the top of the table, but are unlikely to maintain such a lead if Conte finds himself scrabbling around for a fit starting XI during a hectic run-in.
Scroll through the gallery above to see which players are currently injury doubts ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.