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Enzo Maresca gives immediate fitness update after Noni Madueke limped off for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
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Chelsea's Noni Madueke scored an equalising goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest, but he did limp off the pitch late on.

The Blues now go into the international break with time to reflect on this weekend's draw against Forest in the Premier League.

Chris Wood put the visitors in front in the 49th minute as Chelsea failed to deal with a set-piece. However, the hosts drew level before the hour mark with the last of the scoring.

Noni Madueke, 22, scored his fourth goal of the Premier League season with an excellent low finish on his stronger left foot. For Cole Palmer, he registered his fifth assist of the campaign with the pass in the build up.

According to BBC pundit Stephen Kelly, Madueke was Chelsea's "brightest spark" in the Forest draw. Will he be fit enough to now join up with England over the international period, though?

Madueke limped off the pitch after being substituted in the 90th minute, while there's also concerns for teammate Levi Colwill after he was taken off in stoppage time. Thankfully, it's good news about the pair of them.

When asked about possible injuries for Madueke and Colwill, Maresca said via Football.London: "I think both are ok."

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Noni Madueke with a timely performance Madueke's spot on the right wing for Chelsea is certainly under serious pressure from teammate Pedro Neto, but he kept the starting position this weekend against Forest.

We've noticed the England international have a couple of quiet games recently. He's not quite hit the heights since his hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of August.

However, Madueke looked somewhere back to his best this afternoon with a much more positive display.

As well as his well-taken goal, the 22-year-old winger attacked with a real intensity and looked the most likely on his team to score before his strike.

Fotmob recorded that Madueke had seven shots, three successful dribbles and 20 touches in the opposition box against Forest.

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