Enzo Maresca hopes Chelsea will be boosted by the return of five first team players by the time his side play Tottenham Hotspur on April 2. Chelsea suffered another setback this week when a scan on Nicolas Jackson showed his hamstring problem sustained against West Ham United was more serious than first thought and leaves the striker facing six weeks on the sidelines.

Chelsea could be without Nicolas Jackson for up to two months after scans confirmed the extent of his hamstring injury.

Chelsea travel to Brighton on Friday looking to maintain their top-four status; Enzo Marescas side sit fourth, two points clear of Man City and Newcastle; watch Brighton vs Chelsea on Friday, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League from 7pm;