BREAKING Enzo Maresca issues Enzo Fernandez injury update ahead of Chelsea vs Ajax

Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Enzo Fernandez ahead of Chelsea's clash against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. The 24-year-old midfielder was left out of the matchday squad at the weekend when the Blues stormed past Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

Fernandez pulled out of the Argentina squad midway through the October international break due to ‘inflammation of the knee’. The Chelsea maestro played 78 minutes in a 1-0 win over Venezuela before missing a 6-0 victory against Puerto Rico a few days later.

Despite getting an extra couple of days rest, Fernandez wasn't fit enough to make the bench in the East Midlands. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Maresca insisted he'll continue to protect the Argentine.

The Blues boss 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."

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."

This is a developing news story that will be updated with relevant information as we get it. More to follow...

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