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.

Injuries may have robbed Chelsea from using one of their best players regularly, but James has now played in eight of their last 10 games

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, with the decision taken that the Blues captain is not fit to play.

Reece James misses Chelsea's game against Leicester City today through illness. The right-back started against Southampton on the substitutes' bench last time out in the Premier League after a run of six-straight appearances in the top flight having battled hamstring injuries this season and was included from the off against Copenhagen in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday.