Sat Apr 26 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea’s Gusto Out for Everton Clash, but Injury Not Serious: Maresca

**London, England** – Chelsea will face Everton on Saturday without right-back Malo Gusto, but head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the injury is not serious. Gusto suffered a muscle injury during the Fulham match and will miss the weekend’s fixture, but is already back training on the grass. Maresca expects a swift recovery.

The Blues are otherwise injury-free, with striker Marc Guiu nearing a return in one to two weeks. Midfielder Romeo Lavia, who has been carefully managed following his own injury recovery, is fit and available for selection. Maresca intends to manage Lavia’s minutes similar to the approach taken with Reece James, gradually increasing his game time.

Chelsea’s victory against Fulham keeps their top-five hopes alive. A win against Everton would solidify their position in Champions League qualification spots, with several rivals involved in FA Cup semi-finals this weekend. Chelsea boasts an impressive home record against Everton, undefeated at Stamford Bridge for 29 matches.

Maresca, celebrating his 50th game in charge of Chelsea, reflected positively on his time at the club, highlighting the learning experiences from managing multiple competitions and frequent matches. He emphasized the club’s vision and his role in its early stages.

The article also promotes Chelsea Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona on Sunday, urging fans to secure tickets.

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