Chelsea will face Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday, but head coach Enzo Maresca has been hit with several key absences. Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella will both miss the match due to suspensions, forcing Maresca to reshuffle his defensive lineup. There is also a question about whether Reece James, who recently returned to full training, will start after recovering from injury.
Injuries and Potential Returns
Before the international break, Chelsea had concerns about the fitness of Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill, but both players represented England in the Nations League, suggesting they will be fit for Sunday’s game. Carney Chukwuemeka, who missed Chelsea’s last two matches due to illness, returned to training this week and could be available for selection. However, Omari Kellyman remains a long-term absentee with a hamstring injury.
With a combination of suspensions and fitness concerns, Maresca may be forced to take some risks in his selection to keep Chelsea competitive against a Liverpool side that currently tops the Premier League table.
