Graham Potter has named four players who have returned from injury for the Fulham game.
Fulham: Chelsea have received an injury boost, as manager Graham Potter has stated that four players will be in his matchday squad for Friday night’s match against Fulham.
The two London clubs will meet later today at Stamford Bridge, and while the Blues are two points behind their opponents from last Friday, Graham Potter’s team has a game in hand, allowing them to catch up to their cross-city rivals.
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Chelsea fans will be interested to see if their record-breaking signing, Enzo Fernandez, will be included in Graham Potter’s starting lineup following another busy transfer window.
While Fernandez’s chances of making his club debut on Friday are unknown, Potter has delivered a strong performance.
Potter confirmed that defensive duo Ben Chilwell and Reece James, as well as midfielders Raheem Sterling and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, have returned from injury, and that none will be able to play the entire game.
“Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Raheem Sterling, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are in the squad, but not for 90 minutes,”
He told reporters on Thursday, according to TalkSPORT.
Chelsea’s match against Fulham is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.