Sad news: Chelsea to miss 3 key players against Liverpool after latest incidents in draw game
Chelsea fielded the same team today as they did last week against Brighton; in fact, Enzo Maresca has used nearly the same lineup in the league all season. He’s been fortunate with injuries, but things are about to change.
Not only did Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill leave the field looking hurt, but two players received their fifth card, resulting in a suspension for our next game, a trip to Anfield in two weeks. Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella will now miss the crucial encounter following the international break.
That’s extremely cruel for this squad, who has benefited greatly from their remarkable continuity this season. At least Enzo Maresca has some time.
Maresca’s solutions to potential injuries and suspensions
We’d imagine that Renato Veiga will come into the team at left back, promoted from the B team. The issue there is he’s been called up for Portugal, so will only have a couple of days at best training with the first team.
To replace Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo can step in. He’s not been called up, so he has a good fortnight now to get settled in knowing he’s got the biggest game of his Blues career ahead of him now.
As for the injuries – neither looked too serious, but it’s hard to know until we hear more from Enzo Maresca after the game. Noni Madueke has a natural replacement in Pedro Neto. But if Colwill is out, that will mean 3 of our usual back 4 missing the game at Liverpool – the worst possible situation to be in as we look to bounce back from a very disappointing draw.