Chelsea vs Tottenham Match Preview: Team News and Key Players
Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in London on 19 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Chelsea sit 10th on 49 points with a goal difference of 6, while Tottenham are 17th on 38 points with a goal difference of -9.
Chelsea Availability
Chelsea face multiple absences. J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined. An unnamed attacker (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined due to suspension. L. Colwill (Knee Injury) is doubtful. R. Lavia (Knock) is doubtful. None of Chelsea’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so their main attacking reference João Pedro (15 goals, 5 assists) is available.
Tottenham Availability
Tottenham’s list is even longer. B. Davies (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Kudus (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Kulusevski (Knee Injury) is sidelined. W. Odobert (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Romero (Knee Injury) is sidelined. X. Simons (Knee Injury) is sidelined. D. Solanke (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Maddison (Injury) is doubtful. Their leading scorer Richarlison (10 goals, 4 assists) is available.
Impact Summary
From a pure attacking-output perspective, Tottenham lose depth in forward and creative areas but retain their primary goal source in Richarlison. Chelsea’s absences are spread across positions, with their main attacking production from João Pedro intact, preserving much of their offensive threat for this derby.
