Thomas Tuchel rested several players during in midweek when Chelsea faced Luton Town but the manager has confirmed that almost all of them will likely return this weekend.
The Blues take on Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League n Saturday and apart from Azpilicueta, the manager has a fully fit squad. Azpi did not train on Thursday but Tuchel has confirmed that the right-back will not be available on Saturday.
‘We have no fresh injuries,’ Tuchel said in his press conference. ‘I still have to talk to the fitness coaches and the doctors after this press conference.
‘Azpi was not in training yesterday so this will be a bit too close unfortunately for him.
Proud of our team! We will be back stronger! 💙 pic.twitter.com/U6hizDFFcN
— César Azpilicueta (@CesarAzpi) February 27, 2022
‘Hakim was in training yesterday and seems good so hopefully, he can come back. Reece James also did training so no problems or reactions so far after his two matches.
‘The guys who were not with us in Luton Town because of minor injuries like Trevoh Chalobah and Thiago Silva were back in training yesterday and seem fine so good to go.’
Chalobah picked up a nasty injury during the Carabao Cup final and he needed stitches inside the dressing right after the match but since Azpilicueta is out, Chalobah’s return is a big boost for his manager. If Chalobah is 100% fit then he’s sure to start alongside Thiago Silva and Rudiger.
Trevoh Chalobah had six stitches as a result of his collision with Naby Keita 🤕 pic.twitter.com/SnfnyPoJJl
— GOAL (@goal) February 28, 2022
Reece James’ comeback could not have come at a better time since he’s one of the most attack-minded right-backs in the league and with Chelsea’s forwards struggling to score, James will undoubtedly be a positive addition in terms of providing assists.
Despite his poor league form, Burnley are a really stubborn team when playing at home so Chelsea will need to be tactically really stout and the fact that Thomas Tuchel has a fully-fit squad, rotations could be key to picking up all three points on Saturday.
