Chelsea are next in action against West Ham on the final day of the January transfer window, and the final week headling into Deadline Day could prove a busy one for the club. Her

With critical fixtures on the horizon, the recovery of players like Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana could be instrumental in Chelsea’s pursuit of success this season. The club remains vigilant, balancing the urgency of the situation with the long-term health of their players, ensuring they return only when fully fit.

Wesley Fofana offers some positive injury news to Chelsea fans amid concerns over Enzo Fernandez & Romeo Lavia.

Maresca has recently recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his season-long loan at Crystal Palace to provide more reinforcements after Benoit Badiashile also suffered an injury. The Chelsea academy graduate made his return during Monday’s (20 January) victory against Wolves and earned the Player of the Match award for his performance.

News of Fofana's progress comes at a time when Maresca is struggling for players in the middle of the pitch. Enzo Fernandez is allegedly two weeks away from a return to action, with Romeo Lavia not due back until a later date. The duo are said to have muscle injuries.

The Blues have learned that Wesley Fofana is back on the grass in training. He is still doing individual work, but he has made good progress from his knee problem. Per The Mail, he will be back when Chelsea are in their run-in during February and March. Fofana will be eased back, as manager Enzo Maresca wants to take no risks.

After Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brentford, Enzo Maresca's side were looking in a commanding position in the race to finish in the Premier League top four.

Axel Disasi could be set to depart Chelsea before the end of the January transfer window after agreeing personal terms with Aston Villa.

Manchester City and Chelsea meet on Saturday with both sides looking to gain an advantage in the chase for UEFA Champions League competition in the English Premier League, with both unlikely to reignite their former title hopes.

Manchester City will need to quickly shake off their Champions League disappointment against PSG, as they welcome Chelsea to the Etihad on Saturday, Jan. 25.

As UEFA revealed in an official document back in March, each win in the UEFA Conference League is worth only £337,067. Winner: €7m (£5.90m)

Chalobah was reluctant to return to simply make up the numbers in Maresca's squad. He has been assured that he has a role to play