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Enzo Fernandez back available for crunch fixture in race for Champions League qualification

As such, he is available again for selection and likely to play at Stamford Bridge this evening, though Rosenior must decide whether to start the midfielder against United or use him as a substitute.

“Enzo has been with ‌the group and has been training very, very well,” Rosenior said of Fernandez on Thursday. “So, it’s business as usual in terms of selection ‌for the game.

Centre-back Levi Colwill is again unavailable, as he has been all season, but featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly for the Chelsea Under-21s on Friday in a boost to his recovery from a serious knee injury.

Fellow defender Trevoh Chalobah is following a specialised training programme after an ankle injury and a late call will be made over whether he features on Saturday.

Back in the fold: Enzo Fernandez is set to make his Chelsea return against Manchester United

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With Reece James still out with a hamstring injury and considering Fernandez’s recent controversial comments and subsequent punishment, Moises Caicedo - who signed a new contract on Friday - is likely to captain the Blues in a game that could go a long way to determining which of the two teams qualifies for Champions League football next term.

Jamie Gittens and goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen are slightly longer-term absentees for Chelsea and remain sidelined.

Predicted Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro

Doubt: Chalobah