PREM: Wolves v Chelsea preview

Wolves v Chelsea preview

Chelsea could be without Marcos Alonso when they travel to Wolves in the Premier League.

The left-back has a back injury that Maurizio Sarri said might have been aggravated during Chelsea's 2-0 win over west London rivals Fulham on Sunday.

"This is possible, I don't know. I want to speak to him. He didn't play very well. I know very well this, but I think Alonso knows very well this. It can happen."

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After drawing with Everton and losing to Tottenham, Chelsea have returned to winning ways with victories over PAOK and Fulham.

But Wolves' form has dropped off dramatically in recent weeks.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side have lost five of their last six matches, including a 2-1 defeat at Cardiff on Friday.

However, Nuno denied that his side are suffering from a lack of confidence.

"A team is like a player, it has ups and downs. You have to find solutions to help them and give them good advice and work with them.

"It doesn't have to do with confidence, it has to do with so many aspects of the game - technical, tactical, mental - and we have to solve it."

Wolves will be without midfielder Ruben Neves due to suspension.

Wing-back Jonny Otto continues his recovery from the knee injury he sustained while playing for Spain during last month's international break.

Chelsea will assess Alonso and midfielder Mateo Kovacic (ankle).