fellow full-back Malo Gusto and summer signing Jadon Sancho. With a potentially difficult run of fixtures - that includes matches against Tottenham and Aston Villa – Maresca will be keen to get his squad back to full fitness. Cole Palmer There were ...

Enzo Maresca has been handed several welcome Chelsea injury boosts ahead of the Premier League clash against Leicester City at King Power Stadium. The 44-year-old returns to his former club with the Blues having made a great start to the 2024/25 season.

With preparations underway at Cobham, Chelsea were welcomed by the sighting of Colwill, Sancho and Palmer all in training at the beginning of the week. Wesley Fofana and Malo Gusto also withdrew from their respective France camps over the November period. Both were spotted at Cobham and will hope to be in contention to start against the Foxes.

Midfielder Cole Palmer and forward Jadon Sancho will both miss Chelsea's Conference League home clash with Armenian side FC Noah on Thursday, manager Enzo Maresca said adding that he is hopeful the duo will play against Arsenal at the weekend.