Chelsea have been handed a huge boost as Enzo Maresca confirmed two of his star players are set to return from injury against Morecambe.

Chelsea vs Morecambe will not be shown on TV in the UK today. The game will kick-off at 3pm. Chelsea will likely use the fixture as an opportunity to rotate and give minutes to fringe players, with Morecambe currently second bottom in League Two.

Previously: The match four years ago, played under COVID-era restrictions, was the first ever meeting between these two sides. Mason Mount, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Kai Havertz scored as Frank Lampard fielded a very strong lineup in search of an assured victory.

Chelsea will take on League Two side Morecambe FC in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon - but it won't be on mainstream television

All change as the Blues look to avoid major third round upset against fourth-tier opposition at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's FA Cup third round tie against Morecambe has not been selected for TV broadcast. Enzo Maresca's Blues host the League Two side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with the cup time getting underway at the more traditional 3pm kick-off time.

Chelsea welcome Morecambe to Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, but the match will not be shown live on UK TV.

Chelsea will be without Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for their FA Cup third round home game against Morecambe, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will leave both Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei out of his squad this weekend for the visit of Morecambe in the FA Cup third round. Speaking to the media on Friday, Maresca admitted that he did not want the players to pick up injuries,