Chelsea get major update after key star suffered injury after mass brawl
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has been passed fit after being forced off during Sunday's ill-tempered 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
The Premier League encounter was marred by ugly scenes in the latter stages after Marc Cucurella was bundled over in front of the Blues bench by Wales international, Neco Williams. The 22-year-old was on the scoresheet as he cancelled out Chris Woods' opener but he had to be carried off by two members of the Chelsea medical staff after hurting his foot during the scuffle.
There were three yellow cards dished out during the melee plus a further three in stoppage time as referee Chris Kavanagh dished out eight yellow cards and a red card, as James Ward-Prowse was sent off for a second bookable offence 12 minutes from time.
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Madueke provides an injury boost for Lee Carsley's side as they face Greece and Finland in the forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. The attacker's form earned him a call-up to the senior squad as he looks to add to his one international cap, after the former Everton midfielder awarded him a run out in the 2-0 win over the Fin's in September.
"It was great to make my first appearance for the national team and I am really proud of myself," the Chelsea forward said after picking up an assist on his debut.
"It has been a great week, the boys are great and the staff and players have made me feel welcome. Stonesy [John Stones] has been great with me and Dec [Rice], Jack [Grealish] - it is a great group of lads."
It's a welcome boost for Chelsea ahead of their upcoming fixtures upon the resumption of club football. Enzo Maresca's side travel to Merseyside to take on Liverpool next Sunday (October 20), with the Premier League leaders looking to continue their spell at the top of the table.