Thomas Tuchel confirms Romelu Lukaku will play against Aston Villa

Romelu Lukaku is fit to play for Chelsea against Aston Villa on Saturday night. The Belgian needed a scan on a thigh issue sustained on international duty

Thomas Tuchel will be without N'Golo Kante though, due to an ankle problem. Christian Pulisic is facing 10 days out as well after suffering an ankle knock

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Romelu Lukaku is fit to play against Aston Villa on Saturday, but both N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic are sidelined.

Striker Lukaku required a scan on a thigh injury sustained on international duty with Belgium, during which he scored three goals despite missing one of their three matches through suspension.

It left the £98million forward at risk of missing the Stamford Bridge clash but Tuchel revealed on Friday that he will have his talisman available for selection.