Enzo Maresca has admitted he doesn’t know if Enzo Fernandez shall be out there for Wednesday’s Champions League conflict in opposition to Ajax.
as a result of swelling on his knee and missed Chelsea’s 3-0 win in opposition to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto and Reece James had been the aim scorers because the Blues recorded a cushty victory regardless of a disappointing first half.
Enzo Maresca offers replace on Enzo Fernandez
Fernandez has performed a key position for the Blues this season, and the Forest sport was the primary sport he’s truly missed.
In Fernandez’s absence Chelsea actually struggled within the first half with Romeo Lavia and Malo Gusto in midfield, and needed to introduce Moises Caicedo on the break.
Fernandez missed the Forest sport via damage. (Photograph by Michael Steele/Getty Photos)
The introduction of Caicedo made an enormous distinction, with Chelsea instantly wanting higher, however Fernandez was additionally clearly a miss.
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however worryingly Maresca revealed he didn’t know if he’ll be match for the Ajax sport.
“Enzo has a small drawback however we’re not capable of say if he’s out there for Ajax,” he informed his
Chelsea shall be hoping Fernandez isn’t out for lengthy because the video games come thick and quick between now and the November worldwide break.
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While Cole Palmer is a big miss, it seems clear Caicedo is the participant Chelsea can least afford to be with out, and the midfield seemed completely misplaced with out him.
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The Ecuadorian actually is the glue which holds the workforce collectively, and is no doubt Chelsea’s most vital participant.
The Blues had been capable of give Caicedo a relaxation over the worldwide break, while he solely performed 45 minutes in opposition to Forest, however Chelsea have to maintain him wrapped in cotton wool, as a result of any interval with out him goes to be an enormous drawback.