Overview
- Fernández missed training due to illness on Monday, returned on Tuesday, and will be assessed on matchday for a potential start or bench role.
- Estevao, Malo Gusto and Jamie Gittens have rejoined the squad after recent illness absences.
- A virus has affected multiple players and staff, with club doctors enforcing containment measures and hygiene reminders.
- Centre back Tosin Adarabioyo has sustained a hamstring problem and is expected to be out for the next few weeks.
- Chelsea are two points outside the automatic last-16 places with two group games left, and Rosenior has dismissed transfer speculation around Fernández.