Enzo Maresca Reveals Chelsea’s Lineup Details for Wolves Match
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, provided updates ahead of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crucial decision will be made regarding Pedro Neto’s fitness after today’s training session at Cobham. In contrast, Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has been ruled out of the match.
Chelsea’s Recent Performance and Upcoming Match
Chelsea is returning to Premier League action following a rigorous midweek trip to Baku, where they drew 2-2 against Qarabag in the Champions League. The Blues will be looking to secure a victory as they face Wolves, who have yet to win a match this season and are currently without a head coach after Vitor Pereira’s departure.
Current Team Status
Youth team coaches James Collins and Richard Walker will lead Wolves in the match. Maresca faces multiple selection dilemmas, especially given the tight schedule with less than 72 hours between matches.
- Pedro Neto: Did not travel to Baku due to a minor health issue. His participation depends on today’s training.
- Romeo Lavia: Withdrawn early from the Qarabag match and will miss the Wolves game due to injury.
- Long-term Injuries:
- Levi Colwill (knee)
- Dario Essugo (thigh)
- Cole Palmer (groin): Continuing recovery, not available.
- Benoit Badiashile: Not ready due to a muscle issue.
Injury Updates
Maresca expressed concern over Lavia’s situation, stating, “We don’t have an update at the moment. We need to wait still some hours to do all the checks he needs.” He emphasized the importance of finding a solution for Lavia’s recurring injury.
As Chelsea gears up for the crucial match against Wolves, fans and analysts alike will be keenly observing the decisions made in today’s training. The fitness of Neto and overall team strategy will play critical roles in determining Chelsea’s performance on the pitch.
