Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on the fitness of Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah ahead of the Blues’ UEFA Conference League clash against FC Copenhagen.

“They are both ready. Trev was not something serious so he is OK. Benoît has been training in the past 10 days, probably even more,” Maresca confirmed.

However, while Badiashile and Chalobah are available, Fofana will not be part of the squad for the match but has returned to training.

“Wes is not in the squad but he is back. Romeo has started to train with us in the last two days. Slowly but surely we are getting players back and ready for the final bit of the season.”

Maresca acknowledged that Chelsea’s struggles this season have been heavily influenced by injuries but is optimistic about the return of key players.

“We said already a few times, unfortunately our bad moment started with the amount of injuries but some of them are already back and in the process to be back. It is a huge boost for me and for the players.”

With Chelsea entering a crucial period in both the Premier League and Conference League, Maresca will be hoping that these returning players can provide much-needed stability to his squad.