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Thomas Tuchel confirms Romelu Lukaku WILL play against Aston Villa after shaking off a thigh issue... but the Chelsea boss will be without N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic - with the American facing 10 days out injured

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.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Romelu Lukaku will be fit for Chelsea's game with Aston Villa
Striker Lukaku required a scan on a thigh injury sustained on international duty with Belgium

Asked if Lukaku had any issues since he returned to Cobham, the German said: 'No, not at all.