Frank Lampard was handed some reprieve after the defeat to Real Madrid with Chelsea not in action this past weekend giving time for any Blues fitness worries to alleviate. Minus Armando Broja, Chelsea have no major long-term concerns but a number of stars are possible doubts for the London derby against Brentford this week.
Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpiliceuta and Mason Mount are among the players to have recently returned from injuries after all three missed the majority of March. Talk surrounding a new manager has dominated much of the chatter in west London over the past few days with Mauricio Pochettino now looking the favourite to take permanent charge.
With no win in their last seven games in all competitions, the Blues are desperately searching for a victory to give some joy to an awful April. To do that, Lampard will likely need the full compliment of his squad, although one star, who struggled with a knock throughout the Madrid clash, could miss out.
