Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Ruben Loftus-Cheek is fit and available for their restart.

Chelsea meet Aston Villa on Sunday.

Lampard said of Loftus-Cheek, "He is looking fit. He's taken part in our training games. He's worked really hard, Ruben, to get back.

"It was a very difficult injury he had and we've really missed him this season.

"He has got himself into a position where he's fit, but we obviously haven't had enough matches really for him, so he will have to be managed definitely in terms of the minutes he plays to not overstrain, but he's looking good for this game."

He added: "The message to the players is: whether you start on Sunday or now, we are going to need everyone in this squad. There has to be a togetherness. The games are going to look slightly different. Subs are going to be absolutely crucial. The problem I have is a nice one and the players have to perform when I ask them to. They look ready."