Chelsea boss Enzo Marseca has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton (kick-off 15:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Romeo Lavia will be available on Saturday but Maresca will decide if the midfielder can start after their last training session. Captain Reece James remains out.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has few injury worries ahead of their clash against Brighton at Stamford Bridge and the Blues boss provided an update on Romeo Lavia ahead of the game

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has given injury updates ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Brighton. Maresca will welcome Romeo Lavia back

The 20-year-old, who joined from Southampton in August 2023, managed only one substitute appearance last season due to multiple injury setbacks.

Striker Joao Pedro is however out after the Brazilian sustained an ankle injury against Forest following a hefty challenge from Morgan Gibbs-White. James Milner is still recovering from a hamstring issue picked-up in the 1-1 draw at Arsenal and Matt O’Riley remains a long-term absentee as he recovers from ankle surgery.

A Premier League ShowdownAs Chelsea prepare to host Brighton at Stamford Bridge, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. This encounter represents a significant

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.

Chelsea will be boosted by the return of midfielder Romeo Lavia as they aim for their first Premier League home win of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. Lavia, who last played in Chelsea's only league defeat in five games,