Chelsea handed major double injury boost before Liverpool game as two massive stars return
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesChelsea FCChelsea has been handed a major double injury boost before taking on Liverpool in the Premier League with Chelsea interim head coach Callum McFarlane set to bolster his optionsChelsea interim head coach Callum McFarlane.(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Chelsea interim head coach Callum McFarlane has confirmed a major double injury boost for his side ahead of taking on Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend.Coming to Anfield in the early kick-off slot on Saturday, Chelsea has lost six Premier League games in a row and can no longer overtake the Reds in the standings. We've still got another session — they both trained fully today."READ MORE: Liverpool should repeat Xherdan Shaqiri transfer if given chance - but wouldn't lack competitionREAD MORE: 3 forwards Liverpool could replace Mohamed Salah with as one 'option' makes decision on futureColwill and James were both in the squad against Nottingham Forest on Monday, with the former coming on as a substitute, but have shown no signs of needing extra time to recover despite only just being back from injuries.Jesse Derry, the young winger who suffered a sickening injury on his first league start for Chelsea in that game, will miss out.But McFarlane says the teenager is recovering well after the blow to his head in the clash at Stamford Bridge that led to the penalty that was missed by Cole Palmer."I spoke to Jesse's dad the night it happened and the family yesterday," McFarlane said.
I don't have the insights to go into massive details but the early signs are positive.Alexander Isak of Liverpool battles with Reece James.(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"As long as he's healthy, that's all that really matters. Everyone else in the Chelsea squad is fit and available.McFarlane described Liverpool as a "really good side" and said he expects a big challenge this weekend.He also responded to suggestions from Reds legend Jamie Carragher earlier this week that the Stamford Bridge side is "broken".Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
"I can only speak on my experience with this club, and I think there are a lot of foundations for this team to be successful."Liverpool.com says: The Reds simply have to get the three points over the line in this fixture. Chelsea looked like a genuine rival for the Champions League only a month ago, but have since fallen apart.This is a chance to show that the two clubs are heading in different directions, with Chelsea not far off the bottom half, and Liverpool hoping to bounce back from a defeat at Manchester United.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCChelsea FCPremier League