Maddison started and scored on Monday night as Spurs won for the first time in the league this season by beating Coventry City.
It was Maddison’s first start in 17 months, which has taken its toil but the midfielder is hoping to line up at Stamford Bridge tonight.
The World Cup winner visited a specialist in Spain over the international break to aid his recovery, and De Zerbi said on Friday that the right-back is in contention for a return to the matchday squad. Archie Gray impressed in midfield against Coventry, but will deputise again at right-back.
Having decided not to risk Destiny Udogie against Coventry, De Zerbi has also confirmed his first-choice left-back remains unavailable for selection against Chelsea.
Lucas Bergvall (knee) and Savio (muscle) are still out, while long-term absentees Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are progressing but still some way from a return to match action.
Rodrigo Bentancur, meanwhile, will serve the second game of his three-match ban after he was sent off against Manchester United for headbutting Luke Shaw.
Confirmed team news
Chelsea XI: Penders; Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Henderson, Caicedo, Hato; Palmer, Quenda, Rogers
Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Fofana, Gusto, Palestra, Barco, Lavia, Nicoll-Jazuli, Estevao, Welbeck
Tottenham XI: Kinsky; Gray, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson; Fernandes, Tonali; Kudus, Maddison, Marmoush; Tel
Subs: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Solanke, Kulusevski, Porro, Davies, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett
Injured: Simons, Odobert, Mudryk, Savio, Bergvall, Udogie
Doubts: Tosin, Kulusevski, Maddison
Suspended: Bentancur
Time and date: 5:30pm BST on Saturday October 24, 2026
Venue: Stamford Bridge
How to watch: Sky Sports
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