Chelsea could move into the top four, albeit temporarily most likely, with three points at struggling Nottingham Forest this afternoon. After the second international break of the season, the Blues go to the City Ground looking to inflict even more pressure on under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou.

The former Tottenham boss is reportedly under pressure in Nottingham after a poor start to his life at the club. Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, is bidding for Chelsea's third consecutive victory in all competitions after narrow wins against Benfica and Liverpool before the two-week break.

Maresca will have to do that without Cole Palmer, who is set to miss the next six weeks with a groin injury. Initially, there were hopes the 23-year-old would be available after the recently-concluded international break, but he is now set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

Benoit Badiashile is also expected to be out for the foreseeable future. The French defender limped off in the second-half against Liverpool prior to the break and has now been ruled out until December, with the injury-plagued centre-back suffering...