The Blues have come in for heavy criticism after back-to-back defeats against both Manchester clubs and another loss could spin them into crisis.

Chelsea have struggled in London derby matches under Antonio Conte, particularly against Crystal Palace, but they are desperate for a result when they host Roy Hodgson's men on Saturday with a place in the top four on the line.

Tottenham are currently five points ahead of Chelsea, who are fifth and could miss out on a lucrative spot in Europe if they can't overturn the points difference in the final nine games of the season.

Palace are in poor form themselves as they battle relegation, while an injury crisis has seen them without a win in their last six games, but a positive result could see them out of the bottom three on Saturday.

Chelsea injuries
David Luiz is currently out with an ankle injury and Tiemoue Bakayoko sustained a knock in training.

Bakayoko is not a long way from returning from injury, as he works both on the pitch and in the treatment room.

Conte has confirmed that Ross Barkley is back from a hamstring injury and he could return on Saturday against Crystal Palace.

Ethan Ampadu is also out after coming off injured in the UEFA Youth League win over Feyenoord, over a week ago. He missed the FA Youth Cup game against Fulham on Tuesday night and he is receiving treatment, following his early substitution in Netherlands.

Alvaro Morata made his first start for over a month in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United but he is still struggling with pain from his back injury.

Crystal Palace Injuries
Crystal Palace are going through another injury crisis, particularly in attack.

They are likely to be without their talisman Wilfred Zaha, who scored in the club's last two games against Chelsea, he is recovering from a knee problem.

Jason Puncheon and Connor Wickham both also have a knee injuries. Ruben Loftus-Cheek is ineligible to play due to the terms of his loan from Chelsea and is carrying an ankle injury.

Diafra Sakho also has an ankle issue, while Johan Cabaye is also likely to be out with a thigh complaint.

Even in defence Palace have problems. Mamadou Sakho will probably be out due to a calf issue, while Joel Ward and Scott Dann should also be out.

Julian Speroni is out with a knee injury, which means you could make a full eleven of players missing through injury.

Blue fr life.

click LIKE if u re truely and really a chelsea fan ...

Booked

Chelsea to lose by a goal to nil

Chelsea can't win this match

Good news for Crystal Palace

Bakayoko is fit for selection

Which way blues abeg make una no try fall my leg cause my hand dey ground already.. Na beg I dey beg.

The silence of Chelsea and Arsenal fans on social media is proudly sponsored by the two Manchester clubs. And may the silence continue throughout the month. Amen. GGMU

I would not be surprised if Hazard is played as false 9 again.

Present Chelsea are just unpredictable. The match might start now and see them playing like usa 94 super eagles team. Best of old skull

Lemme be following this one quietly. I'm still a bit hurt from my team's loss.

gretblue:
I would not be surprised if Hazard is played as false 9 again.

Let Conte use his brain.We don't need any false 9.

1:3 final score ...place your last card on top and thank me later

The sky is blue today




I see goals raining

SirLawrie007:
1:3 final score ...place your last card on top and thank me later

You have malaria

oloriLFC:
Lemme be following this one quietly. I'm still a bit hurt from my team's loss.

Are you a Liverpool fan?

Darammliveth:
The silence of Chelsea and Arsenal fans on social media is proudly sponsored by the two Manchester clubs. And may the silence continue throughout the month. Amen. GGMU

Manutd cannot win anything

Chelsea abeg my 344k is at stake oh, na only 1x I need from una, gunners allday

Chelsea to lose 2-3 GGMU

oloriLFC:
Lemme be following this one quietly. I'm still a bit hurt from my team's loss.

eya sorry GGMU

draw tins

CHE 1:2 CRY

we win or lose
we no still enter top 4.... na d d chelsea vs Barca match dey my mind
tho chelsea better not lose this match tho!

Must win match.

Top four is non negotiable.

Champions league football next season is a must.

ZombieTAMER:

Are you a Liverpool fan?

my name says it all bro

A win too sure tonight #KTBFFH

3:1 c s don't forget to play this C.s!!

oloriLFC:
my name says it all bro

Maybe next season
Sowie

Manutd cannot win anything [/quote]
And who ask you questions? Amebo¡