September 23rd 2024.
Chelsea's talented right-back, Malo Gusto, has been absent from the team's last two games due to an injury. However, head coach Enzo Maresca has given an update on Gusto's condition, confirming that the 21-year-old has returned from his injury and may make an appearance in the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Barrow.
Gusto had to be substituted in Chelsea's game against Crystal Palace after experiencing a muscle problem, and as a result, he missed the team's last two Premier League matches against Bournemouth and West Ham. But after undergoing rehabilitation in the past few days, he is now fit and ready to play in Tuesday's third-round tie at Stamford Bridge. This is good news for Chelsea, especially since Gusto had impressed last season while filling in for the injured Reece James.
Unfortunately, midfielder Romeo Lavia and club captain James are still recovering from hamstring injuries and will not be available for the match against Barrow. However, Maresca is hopeful that Lavia will be able to return in time for Chelsea's next league game against Brighton this weekend.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Maresca expressed his excitement at having Gusto back in the team. He also sees this match as a great opportunity for the other squad members to showcase their abilities and potentially earn a spot in the starting lineup.
"It will be a chance to give them some minutes in the same way as we have done in the Europa Conference League, we try to share minutes with them. Hopefully, it can be a good chance for them to show a little bit themselves and also continue to get minutes," Maresca said.
The Italian also stressed the importance of the Carabao Cup match, not just as a chance to win the competition but also as an official game that the team must take seriously. He also hinted at giving summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall a start in this match. The midfielder has only made two starts so far, both in the Europa Conference League, since joining Chelsea in a £30 million move from Leicester.
When asked about Dewsbury-Hall's potential inclusion in the starting lineup, Maresca replied, "Probably. We have a session this afternoon and I like to tell the players before." He also acknowledged that it takes time for players to adapt to a new team and role, especially for someone like Dewsbury-Hall who was a key player at Leicester but now has a different role at Chelsea.
"I am completely happy with Kiernan, the way he is doing," Maresca added.
The Chelsea fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Gusto and the potential inclusion of Dewsbury-Hall in the starting lineup, as the team aims to secure a spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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