Chelsea handed injury boosts ahead of Liverpool clash

Ahead of their clash with Liverpool on Saturday evening, Chelsea have been handed some good news on the injury front.

Firstly, Andreas Christensen, who was taken off at Anfield after feeling ill earlier in the week, trained fully on Thursday and he’s in contention to start at centre back if Antonio Rudiger fails the late fitness test that he’s due to take.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek will also take a fitness test that will determine if he’s healthy enough to take a place on the Chelsea bench as it’s highly unlikely that he’ll be in consideration to start.

Finally, winger Pedro, who injured his shoulder whilst playing in the Europa League last week, returned to training on Thursday and could be in contention to start, although it’s more likely that he’ll be on the bench as he’s lacking match fitness.

Liverpool will be desperate to clinch a win at Stamford Bridge as they bid to strengthen their grip on the top spot of the Premier League table.