Report: Chelsea set for huge boost after latest injury news, two key players set to return vs Copenhagen | OneFootball

Chelsea have two big games coming up before the international break against Copenhagen in the Conference League and Arsenal.

The Blues will be looking to progress to the last 16 of the Conference League on Thursday night and lead their Danish counterparts 2-1 from the first leg.

Enzo Maresca then takes his side to the Emirates for a huge London derby against Arsenal on Sunday, with Chelsea in desperate need of the points in the tightly contested race for Champions League football.

Chelsea injury updates

Chelsea have been without a number of key players in recent weeks and although Wesley Fofana returned against Leicester, they still have several doubts ahead of these two crucial matches.

Cole Palmer was dealing with illness during the Leicester game and still played, whilst Reece James missed out completely for the same reason, and London World have provided an update ahead of Thursday night’s game.

James is set to be available against Copenhagen after missing the Leicester game. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images)

They state Palmer is inline to return against the Danes on Thursday night, and Chelsea will be hoping he can get back amongst the goals, although with the game against Arsenal on Sunday it’s unclear if he will start.

The report adds James, who impressed in midfield the first leg is also expected to return having been ruled out of the weekend with a fever, although it’s unclear how his recovery has gone, whilst Malo Gusto is likely to return to action having picked up a knock in the first leg.

London World state that Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke and Marc Guiu are still on track to return after the international break against Tottenham on April 3rd.

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Romeo Lavia has returned to training and was an unused substitute against Leicester, but won’t won’t feature against Copenhagen as he’s not been named in the Conference League squad.

Chelsea should have more than enough to progress and it’s a huge boost to start getting key players back ahead of what it is a tough run in for Maresca’s men.