Maresca, who is seeking a solution between Jackson and Gyu, is injured
Chelsea also won’t have the option of back-up Mark Giu attacking as they don’t have striker Nicholas Jackson until the end of March due to a hamstring injury.
Jackson maintained his problem with a home victory at West Ham on February 3 and will not return until after the next international break that ends on March 25th.
Guiu limps in the same game and goes missing “for a moment,” according to Boss Enzo Maresca.
The pair was not available in FA Cup tie last weekend in Brighton. Winger Christopher Nukank was used in the erroneous nine roles, allowing Chelsea to repeat that tactic when he visits the Amex again tomorrow night.
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Maresca said today: “Nico is injured and will be out until an international break, and he will probably be back after an international break.
“I knew he had muscular issues, but there wasn’t much importance (important) at that stage. He responded well, so I didn’t think it would be a major injury.
“Unfortunately, he had a scan showing his injuries. He’s going out for six to eight weeks.
“Marc Guiu will also be out for a while. He also has muscle issues and hamstring issues, so he will be out for a while.”
nkunku is not the only solution
Asked if Nkunku is a natural alternative, he added: “Kristoff could be one of the solutions, but he’s not the only one. I think Christoff is a very important player. He can try and help us.
“We’re trying to find different solutions. You’ll be Christophe or another kind of player. If you don’t have the right nine people who can always be a threat, you’ll need to change it all the time. Pedro (Neto), Noni (Maduke), or even Tyrique (George) could probably be the solution. Jadon (Sancho) probably has a different skill.”
Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiaseal are also on the way to the end of next month, but Captain Reese James will be fit and Maresca hopes Chelsea can get revenge in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat It can be used for a trip to the coast.
He states: I’m hoping for a very similar game. With the way they attack and defend, it’s refreshing in your mind. You know what they do and you’re trying to do it. It’s better to face them right away. ”
Ben will be “a wonderful journey” this season – Maresca
Chelsea’s form has been soaked recently, winning only three of his last 10 games in all competitions.
According to former Leicester boss Maresca, they are fourth in the Premier League and in itself are signs of progress.
“Our journey in the Premier League and Conference League has been fantastic,” he said.
“We’re going to try and finish in the best possible way. For the past two years, Chelsea are not in the top four and are always in the top four this season. This is what we’re saying about everyone we’re in the right direction. This club belongs to the Champions League.”