Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca provided injury updates before the Champions League match against Ajax at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Enzo Fernandez trained on Tuesday, but the coach will make a final decision about his availability for the fixture after the afternoon session. Maresca confirmed Joao Pedro remains suspended after receiving a red card against Benfica, and the team must adjust the starting lineup accordingly.
Liam Delap is nearing a return from the hamstring problem that has kept him sidelined since August, but he has not yet rejoined full training. Maresca said Mark Guiu and Terik George represent attacking options to replace Pedro, and George has performed well as a striker in previous matches. The Italian coach expressed confidence in both players as Chelsea aims to build momentum after defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Liam Delap is nearing a return from the hamstring problem that has kept him sidelined since August, but he has not yet rejoined full training. Maresca said Mark Guiu and Terik George represent attacking options to replace Pedro, and George has performed well as a striker in previous matches. The Italian coach expressed confidence in both players as Chelsea aims to build momentum after defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.
