Chelsea – who are trying to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel – are in danger of becoming embroiled in a real fight just to make the top four with a slew of teams not far behind, including next opponents Bournemouth. Maresca’s side have Reece James and Romeo Lavia back fit and got a confidence boost with Saturday’s 4-0 demolition of League Two strugglers Morecambe in the FA Cup, though tonight will be a far tougher test.
