Chelsea FC is grappling with a significant injury crisis as they prepare for an upcoming Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Key players including Thiago Silva, Reece James, and Ben Chilwell are sidelined, with manager Mauricio Pochettino confirming that no players who were out for the previous match against Aston Villa will return in time for the Spurs game. This situation has led Pochettino to consider fielding five debutants. Additionally, despite some players returning to training, they will not play against Tottenham. Pochettino, facing his former club, described the upcoming match as 'emotional'. The team is also working to understand the underlying causes of their frequent injuries.
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