Enzo Maresca says Levi Colwill and Enzo Fernandez ‘could be ready’ to face Manchester City tomorrow at the Etihad Stadium, but Romeo Lavia will miss the Premier League clash against his former club.
That trio were all absent on Monday evening as the Blues defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. Maresca confirmed after the game Colwill and Fernandez’s issues were minor but that further assessment was needed on Lavia.
While additional time is needed to understand the full extent of the Belgian midfielder’s injury, Maresca confirmed at his pre-match press conference this morning it’s likely Lavia will be sidelined for ‘a few weeks more’.
However, it was more positive news on Colwill and Fernandez, who are set to take part in training today at Cobham.
‘Probably Levi and Enzo could be ready [to feature against Man City],' he told reporters. ’It depends on today’s session.’
Cole Palmer was a doubt to face Wolves on Monday evening due to an ankle knock but was able to complete 84 minutes.
And ahead of his return to City, for who he made 41 first-team appearances after coming through their academy, Maresca confirmed the England international is fit to face to return to the Etihad.
‘He is better,’ said the Chelsea boss. ‘He did an unbelievable effort to play against Wolves and he is getting better.’
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