Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea injury boost for Barrow game

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed the availability of defender Malo Gusto ahead of the Carabao Cup third round tie against Barrow.

The Blues have been in superb form since the international break and they have the opportunity to continue the run in the League Cup tomorrow.

Ahead of the game, Maresca has revealed that Gusto will be available after a muscle injury, but the fixture will come too soon for Romeo Lavia.

He said: "Malo is available for tomorrow. Romeo is not. Hopefully he can be available for Brighton."

Chelsea have performed above expectations in the early part of the Premier League and they are currently three points behind the table-toppers.

The club reached the final of the Carabao Cup last season, but they failed to capitalise on clear-cut chances before Liverpool's late extra-time win.

The Blues will be aiming to go all the way this time around. They are overwhelming favourites to beat Barrow, who are in League Two.