Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Chelsea only have 15 players available for their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Sunday.
Despite spending another £400million in the summer, Todd Boehly's expensive squad has crumbled under the weight of injury problems in recent weeks. Pochettinomay turn to some of his youth players on Sunday just to get a full matchday squad.
Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Armando Broja, Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are among the high-profile absentees.
Pochettino did reveal that James, who suffered a hamstring injury in training just days after their draw with Liverpool, is nearing a return.