A look at the early injury news surrounding Chelsea and London rivals Tottenham ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur face extensive squad absences ahead of their upcoming Saturday evening Premier League derby at Stamford Bridge. Ten players have already been ruled out through injury and suspension, while four others remain doubtful for the fixture. Chelsea enter the match following back-to-back victories against Everton, while Tottenham recently secured their first league win against Coventry City.
Key absences for Tottenham include Savio, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, and the suspended Rodrigo Bentancur, alongside the sidelined Xavi Simons and Mykhailo Mudryk. Chelsea will be missing Reece James after minor knee surgery, Emiliano Martinez with a fractured jaw, Emmanuel Emegha, and Jamie Gittens. Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Malo Gusto, and Pep Chavarria are doubts.
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