Enzo Fernandez missed Chelsea's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday – and now Enzo Maresca has provided an injury update ahead of the Champions League clash against Ajax
Enzo Fernandez celebrates a Chelsea goal
Enzo Fernandez has been out injured for Chelsea(Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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Enzo Maresca has confirmed a late decision will be made on whether Enzo Fernandez can feature for Chelsea against Ajax. Fernandez missed Saturday’s win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground after picking up a knee injury while on international duty with Argentina.
The Chelsea midfielder played 78 minutes in a 1-0 win over Venezuela before missing a 6-0 victory against Puerto Rico a few days later due to ''inflammation of the knee'. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Maresca insisted he'll continue to protect the Argentine.
He said: "Enzo took part in the session yesterday. We have one more session this afternoon and we will decide with him tomorrow. It is not something we have to be worried about. It's to try and protect Enzo."
On the injury crisis at Stamford Bridge, Maresca added: "It's difficult, especially because most of the injuries we had were one or two days before the game. We are trying to adapt.
"It's complicated because sometimes you plan for some players to play one week, but then you need that player because of another injury."
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