Poch gives Cucurella, Gallagher fitness updates ahead of Newcastle game

Both Conor Gallagher and Marc Cucurella have been named in Chelsea's starting XI for the Newcastle game.

The Englishman was a doubt as he caught a virus last week while the Spaniard plays his first game after recovering from a lengthy shoulder injury.

Mauricio Pochettino said: "Marc was on the bench against Brentford and he had a really good week of training, that's why he is involved. It's important to start with him because he's okay.

"Conor Gallagher, because we play on Monday, has arrived in a very [good] condition and he is able to play."