Chelsea have been handed a boost as Romeo Lavia is set to return to the squad for Saturday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion. Lavia has been ruled out for the last five weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered in training.

Enzo Maresca has provided an update on the fitness of his Chelsea squad and has confirmed Romeo Lavia is fit to return this weekend.Lavia has not featured since the Europa Conference League win over

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is eager to see Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo form a midfield partnership, believing the duo can offer excellent options for the team.

Chelsea are set to stay patient with Romeo Lavia despite his injury issues, as they are not planning to sell the midfielder anytime soon

Romeo Lavia will be in Chelsea ’s squad for their Premier League meeting with Brighton on Saturday, head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The midfielder missed almost the entirety of last season following a £53m move to the Blues from Southampton due to a thigh injury.

Enzo Maresca talked about the injury status of Romeo Lavia and Reece James as Chelsea prepare for the Brighton test at Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca conducted his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Brighton on Saturday afternoon - and here is the full transcript

Cole Palmer knocked off a few records with his four first-half goals against Brighton, although it didn't stop Lavia jokingly poking fun at the Chelsea star