Lavia and Fofana Edge Closer to Return as Chelsea Suffer New Injury Concern

Chelsea’s preparations for their clash against Leicester City included positive signs for Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana’s return, while Malo Gusto’s absence raises fresh injury concerns.

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8 Mar
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Chelsea’s injury situation continues to evolve ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Leicester, with encouraging signs from training. Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana were involved in Friday’s session, hinting at potential returns, though manager Enzo Maresca suggested Fofana is closer to full fitness. Malo Gusto, who suffered a knock in the win over FC Copenhagen, was absent despite initial optimism about his availability. Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho was the only player from Thursday’s match to participate, appearing in good spirits as he looks to improve his form amid Chelsea’s ongoing attacking injury crisis.

Key Points

  • Lavia and Fofana return to training: Both players were present in a light session, but Fofana is more likely to feature against Leicester, according to Maresca.
  • Malo Gusto absent: The full-back, who hobbled off against Copenhagen, was not spotted despite Maresca’s hopeful update. His availability remains uncertain.
  • Sancho’s involvement: The Manchester United loanee was the only player from the Conference League fixture to train and appeared in high spirits, suggesting he could play a key role in attack given Chelsea’s injury woes.
  • Chelsea’s injury crisis continues: Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Marc Guiu remain sidelined but are expected to return after the international break.

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Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
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