Enzo Maresca has hinted that Andre Santos and Jorel Hutto will soon be available as the Blues prepare to face Everton.
Chelsea face the Toffees at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, without a win in their last four games and in desperate need of a win.
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The Blues have not won since beating Barcelona in the Champions League last month and currently sit fifth in the league.
Enzo Maresca on Andre Santos and Jorel Hutto
Everton have won four of their last five games and sit seventh, just one point behind the Blues, but have not won at Stamford Bridge since 1994.
Maresca confirmed that Wesley Fofana, who missed the game against Atalanta with an eye problem, is fit enough to feature, which is a huge boost.
Cole Palmer is also available after resting against Atlanta, and Maresca could make adjustments to the team as has been the case so often this season.
Santos has featured in Chelsea’s last two games. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images.)
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Moises Caicedo will serve the final game of his suspension, meaning there could be a chance for Santos, who surprisingly has not featured in the past two games.
Marc Cucurella looks tired but Hato hasn’t had much playing time recently and Maresca confirmed before the game that the pair hope to get their chance soon.
“I’ve said it many times, they work every day to play the game,” he said at the pre-game press conference.
“Now, the Atalanta game, Enzo [Fernandez]mark [Cucurella]As you said, they’re playing a lot of games. It’s normal that the level won’t always be the same, but I have no doubt that Andre will have a chance.
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“Jorel, exactly the same. Hopefully tomorrow or soon we can give them some opportunities.”
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Everton have the first of three important games ahead against Newcastle and Aston Villa, while the Blues also face Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals next week.
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Chelsea need to stop their slide quickly as they don’t want to start losing contact with the top four and dropping more points could see them slip further down the table.
The Blues undoubtedly have plenty of quality and are in desperate need of three points to stop their season collapsing in front of them.