Chelsea return to Premier League action with yet another London derby. Before the international break, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal. Now, in their first match since the break, they take on Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. Here are the key things to watch for.
Chelsea lost their striker Nicolas Jackson due to injury during their Premier League match against West Ham United. In their next league match, winger Noni Madueke also picked up an injury. Second striker Marc Guiu was another casualty from the West Ham game. Losing Jackson and Madueke has been particularly problematic for the Blues, as both have been crucial players for the team.
The pair have now recovered and are in contention to start. Their availability will be a big boost for Enzo Maresca. However, even when they were playing, Chelsea were not in great form, having won just once in the six matches before the West Ham game. Regardless, Jackson and Madueke were key contributors to Chelseaâs positive run earlier in the season.