Chelsea vs Tottenham Match Preview: Player Availability and Impact

Match Context

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 and 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. With no indication of injury or suspension, Joã o Pedro, the team’s leading scorer and assister (15 goals, 5 assists), is available and central to their attacking plans.

Tottenham Availability

Tottenham are also heavily hit. 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. Top scorer Richarlison (10 goals, 4 assists) is available with no listed issues.

Impact Summary

Chelsea’s main creative and goalscoring output remains intact through Joã o Pedro, a major blow only avoided because he is fit. Tottenham, by contrast, lose significant attacking depth with M. Kudus, D. Kulusevski, W. Odobert and D. Solanke all sidelined, placing extra burden on Richarlison to carry their forward threat.