Additionally, Enzo Maresca was able to hand minutes to Wesley Fofana on his return from injury, whilst Romeo Lavia was an unused substitute at Stamford Bridge. This week sees Chelsea look to finish off the job against FC Copenhagen in their last-16 Conference League second leg before a London derby away at Arsenal.

Reece James and Malo Gusto were both absent for Chelsea's 1-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League. Courtesy of a low, drilled effort into the bottom corner in the 60th minute, Marc Cucurella ensured Chelsea claimed a third consecutive win in all competitions which helped them climb above Manchester City into fourth place.

Completing Chelsea's list of thigh-related absentees, Madueke suffered a problem against Brighton & Hove Albion on February 14 and should also be out until after the next international break. Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk tested positive for meldonium and is still serving a provisional doping ban while his case is under investigation.

Enzo Maresca hopes Malo Gusto will be fit to face Leicester this weekend, despite the full-back being forced off early in Chelsea ’s 2-1 win over Copenhagen. Gusto started the Conference League last-16 first leg at left-back but appeared to pick up a problem in the opening minutes.

Reece James is missing from Chelsea’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Leicester because of illness. James reported a fever and temperature on Saturday and was checked by the club’s doctor both last night and on the morning of the game,

Chelsea captain Reece James has been asked his thoughts on being asked to play in centre midfield as he did in The Blues last match on Thursday. The Blues beat Copenhagen 2-1 away from home in the first leg of their round of 16 clash in the Conference League in that game,