For the trip to Everton, Romeo Lavia is a major doubt, Maresca confirmed pre-match, while Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana will not return until at least the New Year. "Joao is back, you saw Joao (against Shamrock Rovers)," said the 44-year-old, "but Romeo will probably struggle to play on Sunday,

Chelsea will have a tough test in an away match against an Everton, a side who are slowly pushing away form the relegation zone only losing one of their last five matches. Sen Dyche's defense has taken charge,