Chelsea prepare to visit Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, with several players facing fitness doubts. Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League and Sunderland are bottom of the table.
Martinez could feature
Emi Martinez suffered a broken jaw in Chelsea's meeting with Everton in October. He was taken off on a stretcher, taken to hospital and underwent surgery. Mike Penders has filled in for Martinez since the goalkeeper's injury.
Blues boss Xabi Alonso said: “Tomorrow we have our last training session before Sunday and we will decide but he is training well”
Lacroix and Joao Pedro not expected back
One origin, Xabi Alonso, says Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro are not expected to return. Alonso said he will have more updates after the international break and ahead of the Leeds game.
Asked about the duo, Alonso said: “No update”
Hato faces a longer wait
One origin, Xabi Alonso, says Jorrel Hato is not fit and could return after the international break.
The manager said: “No, no, no, he’s he’s he’s not fit. He’s not fit”
He added: “It will take some more weeks. Not not, not yet to be close, so maybe after the international break, but it’s going to take longer.”
Caicedo and Quenda remain under review
Moises Caicedo had discomfort after Chelsea's last game. Blues boss Xabi Alonso said: “He had little problems after the last game”
He added: “We will check tomorrow. It’s a discomfort, more than the previous issue with his calf.”
Geovany Quenda missed Chelsea's training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday because of a minor muscle issue. Chelsea will make a late decision on whether to include him against Sunderland.
