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Romeo Lavia back to boost Blues for crucial west London derby showdown

Goal drought: Cole Palmer has not scored for Chelsea since the middle of January

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Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez and will come back into the Chelsea team as the Blues travel to Fulham for a huge game in their bid to qualify for the Champions League.

But Enzo Maresca will hope a rested first-choice midfield can help inspire his ailing Chelsea side after a difficult week.

Chelsea were held to a 2-2 home draw by all-but relegated Ipswich last weekend before being booed off by the home crowd at Stamford Bridge against Legia, having reached a European semi-final.

Maresca named a surprisingly strong lineup for that game, given his side held a 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Poland.

Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah were also spared any involvement, while Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke were used only off the bench.

That could mean Jadon Sancho dropping out of the side, despite another assist making it four goal involvements in three games.

Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson both started against the Polish side but were withdrawn early with a view to the trip to Craven Cottage.

With Romeo Lavia back in training this week and available to play if needed, Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu are the only long-term absentees along with youngster Omari Kellyman. Mykhailo Mudryk remains unavailable for selection.

Predicted Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

Unavailable: Mudryk

Time and date: 2pm BST on Sunday April 20, 2025