The third round of the FA Cup is just around the corner, and Chelsea will meet the challenge of Morecambe in their own stadium. But on the eve of the match, a sudden storm of injuries swept the Blues. In a press conference, manager Maresca revealed that while Reece James and Romeo Ravia are expected to be available, the absence of Benoit Badiazile, Wesley Fofana, and Kieran (Dewsbury Hall) has definitely brought changes to the team.
Speaking about Wesley Fofana's recovery, Maresca revealed that the club expects his recovery to be between 12 and 16 weeks, but Fofana himself is confident that he is on track for an early return. However, Chelsea will remain cautious and will not rush Fofana's fiery comeback for the sake of the player's health.
As for new signing Aaron Anselmino, despite his integration into the team, he still needs time to get used to the English climate and English soccer due to a previous injury. As a result, he is likely to be absent from tomorrow's match. Maresca said that they will gradually develop Anselmino to ensure that he can contribute to the team in the future.
Chelsea are fully committed to preparing for the FA Cup despite injury problems. Maresca emphasized that the FA Cup means a lot to Chelsea and it is an important battlefield for them to pursue victory. At the same time, he also paid tribute to Morecambe, which is a team that should not be underestimated, and Chelsea must be well prepared to meet the challenge.
