Trevoh Chalobah Injury: Available for opener

Chalobah (ankle) is available for the season opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "Trev is okay." He added in jest, "It was just too hot for him [against AC Milan]."

Chalobah was forced off in the pre-season friendly against AC Milan due to an ankle injury, but his coach confirmed it was minor and that he is available for the season opener against Palace on Sunday. This is good news for the Blues as they have several injuries in the backline, and Chalobah will likely return directly to the starting XI in central defense.