Xabi Alonso confirms Chelsea midfielder is available for Hull City game

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that midfielder Romeo Lavia is available for the Premier League clash against Hull City at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

The Blues returned to winning ways in midweek with a thumping 6-3 win over Leeds United in the Carabao Cup third round.

Lavia was absent for the game due to load management amid his injury record, but he is expected to return against Hull.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Alonso confirmed that the Belgian is fit and ready to face the Tigers at home.

Hull have been the surprise package in the Premier League since their promotion and have picked up seven points in three matches.

They are the only side yet to concede in the English top-flight this term, but face a stern challenge against the Blues on the road.

Chelsea have been scoring goals for fun this campaign, and should be fancied to end Hull's fairytale with a big margin win.