Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could be missing up to five first-team players when his team travel to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Star striker Diego Costa is definitely missing for this game - and the one against Everton - after being banned for three games for the stamp on Liverpool defender Emre Can; Loic Remy is likely to start after his impressive performance against Manchester City last week.

Of greater concern to Mourinho is the trio of midfielder's who could be missing for the trip to Villa Park.

Chelsea injury list and suspensions Show all 3 1 /3 Chelsea injury list and suspensions Chelsea injury list and suspensions Loic Remy Mourinho suggested Remy had a chance of playing last weekend against Manchester United, however he was not even on the bench, leading to uncertainty over his availability. Getty Images Chelsea injury list and suspensions costa-afp.jpg The summer signing from Atletico Madrid has not played since the start of the month when he featured for 12 minutes against Stoke. Whilst there were fears he may not feature again this season, the Spaniard is understood to have returned to training and could even make a surprise outing at the Emirates. AFP Chelsea injury list and suspensions Didier Drogba Played last weekend in the win over Manchester United, however he pulled out of a charity match this week with an ankle injury, putting his participation against Arsenal in doubt. Getty Images

Cesc Fabregas missed the draw with City and is facing a race to recover from the hamstring injury he suffered against Liverpool, the Spaniard could miss this game and the Everton match.

John Obi Mikel is still struggling with a head injury he suffered in the shock FA Cup defeat to Bradford City, while Willian was forced off against City.

Ramires will likely fill in alongside Nemanja Matic if Fabregas is not deemed fit, while Willian's absence could pave the way for new £26.1million signing Juan Cuadrado to start if Willian is not able to play.