Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has spoken forward of the Blues’ match towards Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime, as they intention to construct on their dramatic win over Fulham and safe one other three factors within the race for a top-five end.
Maresca confirmed that Malo Gusto, who was pressured off with a muscle damage throughout the Fulham recreation, will miss the upcoming conflict with Everton. The French right-back had changed Reece James at half-time however is now engaged on his restoration exterior. Nevertheless, Maresca is hopeful Gusto’s damage isn’t severe and expects him again quickly.
“Malo is injured, but it surely doesn’t appear to be a severe damage,” Maresca mentioned. “He’s working and doing a little work exterior, however he gained’t be obtainable for tomorrow’s recreation.”
The Chelsea boss additionally supplied updates on different gamers. “Marc Guiu remains to be out, and Aaron Anselmino can be unavailable. However the remainder of the squad is match. Marc is progressing nicely and may very well be again in a single or two weeks.”
Maresca additionally spoke about Romeo Lavia, who’s again within the squad after an damage layoff. The midfielder was on the bench for current video games and is anticipated to play an element within the upcoming matches. “Romeo is doing nicely, and he’s been coaching with us,” Maresca defined. “We’re being cautious with him, similar to we now have been with Reece James. We’ll take it step-by-step to make sure he’s totally match for the ultimate a part of the season.”
Chelsea’s win over Fulham stored them within the race for Champions League qualification, with victory over Everton lifting them into the highest 4. The Blues have a wonderful report towards the Toffees at dwelling, unbeaten of their final 29 top-flight encounters at Stamford Bridge, a membership report.
Nevertheless, Everton managed a 0-0 draw within the earlier assembly at Goodison Park, and Maresca is aware of the Merseysiders have improved underneath supervisor David Moyes, now sitting thirteenth within the desk.
Reflecting on his fiftieth recreation accountable for Chelsea, Maresca mentioned, “It’s been an excellent expertise, and I’m very completely satisfied. I’ve realized quite a bit right here. Taking part in in lots of competitions and having video games each few days is a studying course of. We’ve had good moments and a few unhealthy ones, however the membership has a imaginative and prescient, and we’re simply in the beginning of it.”
