Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez will be available for selection for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Manchester United.
The midfielder was left out of the Chelsea squad for the FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and the Premier League clash against Manchester City, due to a club ban. It came following comments he made over the international break regarding his future.
That ban has now elapsed, and Fernandez is expected to be available for Chelsea again as they face what could be a crucial period in the race for Champions League football. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Rosenior gave the latest on Fernandez
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"I don't ever tell you the starting XI," he said. "Enzo has been training and he has been training very well. It's business as usual in terms of selection for the game."
When asked if the situation has impacted on his squad, Rosenior said: "Not that I'm aware, no. Enzo has been back with the group this week and has been fantastic."
Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground.
Enzo Fernandez is available for selection for Chelsea. (Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
The Chelsea boss also provided a positive injury update on Levi Colwill, who is stepping up his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
"I'm hoping so [he will return before end of season]," he said. "He's an outstanding player and a leader. Levi will play some minutes for the U21s tomorrow."
He added: "Trev (Chalobah) trained modfied today, we will make a decision. Reece (James) is a little bit further away."
Chalobah has missed the last three games in all competitions with an ankle injury, while captain James has also missed the last three matches due to a hamstring injury.
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from the 3-0 home defeat against Manchester City last week when they host United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening (8pm kick-off).
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