Chelsea will be hoping to return to winning ways as they visit Craven Cottage for a west London derby against Fulham on Sunday. This follows a disappointing 2-1 loss to Legia Warsaw in the Conference League, despite advancing to the semi-finals.
The Blues have been struggling in recent matches, with only one win in their last four games across all competitions under Enzo Maresca.
In their bid for Champions League qualification, Chelsea will be desperate for the three points, and they’ve received a boost with Romeo Lavia back in contention. The Belgian midfielder has missed the last three Premier League matches due to a thigh injury.
Maresca confirmed that Lavia is now fit to play, alongside other key players who were rested for the Legia Warsaw match, such as Enzo Fernandez, Moisés Caicedo, and Levi Colwill.
However, Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu due to injuries, and Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended. Fulham, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth. They are dealing with injuries to Reiss Nelson, and Harry Wilson’s availability remains uncertain.
The clash at Craven Cottage promises to be a vital fixture as both teams look to make a push in the Premier League.