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Enzo Maresca has previewed this weekend’s Premier League match against Newcastle United.Chelsea take on the Magpies twice in the space of a few days with the first match in the league at Stamford Bridge. The second is a Carabao Cup tie away at St. James’ Park on Wednesday night.

How did Reece James and Romeo Lavia react to minutes against Liverpool? Back in for Newcastle?

“They were very happy about the minutes they got. The performance? They finished very well. No injury, which is the most important thing

How did Reece James and Romeo Lavia react to minutes against Liverpool? Back in for Newcastle?

“They were very happy about the minutes they got. The performance? They finished very well. No injury, which is the most important thing.

“In the same time, they were not happy because we lost that game. But, as I said, the reason why they are not in the squad here, Romeo, Wes and even Reece, is because probably, in this moment, they cannot play two games a week. So the idea is to use them once a week.”

very happy about the minutes they got. The performance? They finished very well. No injury, which is the most important thing.

“In the same time, they were not happy because we lost that game. But, as I said, the reason why they are not in the squad here, Romeo, Wes and even Reece, is because probably, in this moment, they cannot play two games a week. So the idea is to use them once a week.”

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