Chelsea vs Tottenham Match Preview: Key Player Availability

Match Context

Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in London on 19 May 2026, with kick-off at 19:15 UTC in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Chelsea sit 10th on 49 points (goal difference 6), while Tottenham are 17th on 38 points (goal difference -9), still looking over their shoulders near the bottom.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea face a lengthy absentee list. 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 absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers; key attacking figure João Pedro (15 goals, 5 assists) is available.

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. Their leading scorer Richarlison (10 goals, 4 assists) remains available.

Impact Summary

Chelsea’s main creative and goal threat João Pedro is fit, softening the blow of multiple rotation absences. Tottenham, already struggling in the table, lose significant depth in attack and defence, placing greater pressure on Richarlison and the remaining starters to maintain their 46-goal attacking output.