Overview
- Enzo Fernández trained on Monday, with a final decision due after Tuesday’s session on his availability for Ajax.
- Liam Delap is very close to rejoining team training after a hamstring lay-off that dates to late August.
- João Pedro is suspended from the Champions League tie following his sending-off against Benfica, with Marc Guiu and Tyrique George considered at striker.
- Chelsea’s injury list remains significant, with Benoît Badiashile the latest knock and Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Dário Essugo and Delap among those out.
- Enzo Maresca says he will not punish players for recent red cards and notes a dressing-room fines system, as reports link Chelsea with talks to recruit ex-Liverpool scouting chief David Fallows.