Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that defenders Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo will return to the squad for Friday’s London derby against West Ham United, though Romeo Lavia and Benoît Badiashile are still unavailable.
Addressing the media at Cobham on Thursday, the Blues’ head coach offered a fitness update ahead of the trip to the London Stadium.
“Tosin is available for tomorrow. I’m a little bit surprised because last week when he wasn’t available, the day before it was everywhere in the media. Now I don’t know why you don’t know he is available! But yes, he is available. Romeo is still out, Benoît is still out. Wes is back, as I said, and that’s all.”
The Italian tactician added that Nicolas Jackson, suspended for the opening fixture against Crystal Palace, will not feature, while Christopher Nkunku also misses out.
Maresca was also asked about teenage defender Aaron Anselmino, who caught the eye on his senior debut at the Club World Cup against Benfica.
“With Aaron, he is training with us, training very hard, and is a fantastic boy,” Maresca said. “He’s a really good player, but he needs to play games. He is another one who is waiting for a solution [over a loan move].”
Chelsea, who are seeking their first away victory of the campaign, face David Moyes’ West Ham side under the lights at the London Stadium.
