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.

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,

Latest Chelsea news as Reece James is not included in Enzo Maresca's squad for Leicester City clash in Premier League as captain forced to miss out through illness

Chelsea were without club captain Reece James for their Premier League clash against Leicester City on Sunday. James impressed in Chelsea’s Europa Conference League victory over Copenhagen on Thursday night,