Enzo Maresca will hope Chelsea ’s double injury scare against Nottingham Forest does not prove to be serious. The Blues boss was approaching the luxury of having a full-strength squad to choose from ahead of the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Reece James the only player unavailable. But Maresca now has a few more concerns to think about heading into the international break, after Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill were forced off.
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Madueke scored Chelsea’s goal against Forest but hobbled off late on in the contest. The 22-year-old is due to join up with the England squad in the coming days ahead of the National League games with Greece and Finland. And Maresca was hopeful when asked about Madueke and Colwill after the Forest draw.
“I think they are both ok when they went inside [to the changing room],” he said. “We will see but I don't think there is any problem there.” Potential return date: Sunday 20 October vs Liverpool Colwill followed Madueke off during Chelsea’s draw with Forest after playing much of the second half in discomfort.
The defender is also set to link up with Lee Carsley’s England squad, assuming the issue is not a serious one. Potential return date: Sunday 20 October vs Liverpool Chukwuemeka has only made one appearance for the Blues so far this season and missed the last few matches through illness. “Carney was in the squad [for Gent] but didn't feel well during the night,” Maresca said last week.
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