Enzo Maresca is set to be handed a huge boost at the beginning of April when he expects several Chelsea players to return from injury.

It was the latest in a long line of fitness setbacks for the Blues, who recently lost winger Noni Madueke until after the March international break with a hamstring problem suffered in the dismal 3-0 loss at Brighton.

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Thomas Tuchel's 18 months at Chelsea was one of huge success following Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup silverware.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has a 100% chance of keeping his job for the rest of the season, despite the Blues' recent stretch of mediocrity, director Jonathan Goldstein said.