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Liam Rosenior confirmed that Enzo Fernández is once again available for selection, though he stopped short of indicating whether the controversial Argentine would be thrown straight into the starting lineup.
"It's ridiculous to announce the starting XI two days before such an important match," Rosenior said with a laugh at his pre-match press conference. "Enzo has been training with the squad, he's been training extremely well and it's simply business as usual when it comes to picking the team for this game."
While Fernández's return from Chelsea's self-imposed two-match ban offers a timely lift for a side that has managed just one victory in their last seven Premier League outings, the injury list ahead of Saturday's massive Champions League encounter with Manchester United remains extensive.
Trevoh Chalobah
Having participated in a "modified" training session, Chalobah was described as "very, very close" to a full comeback by Rosenior ahead of Saturday's fixture. The England hopeful featured in 29 of Chelsea's opening 30 Premier League matches this season — a remarkable run of consistency across three different managers — before suffering an ankle problem in March.
If Rosenior's assessment proves accurate, there is a genuine possibility that he could slot back into the side against United at Stamford Bridge.
Reece James
When drawing a comparison between Reece James and Chalobah, Rosenior indicated that his captain was "a little bit further away" from being match-ready. That comes as little surprise.
Early reports suggested James would be sidelined for two months with a hamstring injury, casting doubt over his World Cup participation. More recent updates, however, pointed to a potential return in early May, which aligns with Rosenior's cautious timeline. Should James manage some minutes against Nottingham Forest at the beginning of the month, it could pave the way for a full return in the clash with Liverpool on May 9.
Filip Jorgensen
The competition for Chelsea's No. 1 jersey was short-lived. Rather than any merit on Robert Sánchez's part, Filip Jörgensen's groin injury quickly put an end to any rotation Rosenior had been considering between the posts.
Sánchez has hardly impressed since his direct rival was forcibly ruled out at the beginning of March, conceding seven goals across his last three Premier League appearances.
Jamie Gittens
Has there ever been a more underwhelming $65.6 million (£48.5 million) acquisition in Premier League history than Jamie Gittens? The ex-Borussia Dortmund winger is yet to find the net in the top flight for Chelsea and will not get the opportunity to break that duck against Manchester United.
A torn hamstring has kept the unpredictable attacker on the sidelines since January. A training setback earlier this month looks set to push his return back to May, severely restricting his chances of making any meaningful contribution before the season wraps up.
Levi Colwill
Rosenior has been careful to temper the enthusiasm generated by the sight of Levi Colwill back out on the training pitch, eight months on from his ACL surgery.
"When a player suffers a long-term injury of the severity that Levi has experienced, an extended rehabilitation period is essential," the Chelsea manager said this week. "I want to be certain that he is fully ready in terms of match fitness before we think about including him in the first-team squad."
Mykhailo Mudryk
The saga surrounding Mykhailo Mudryk shows no signs of resolution. The $109 million signing has not featured in a competitive fixture since November 2024, following a provisional suspension after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium. The FA have since formally charged Mudryk, who remains in limbo awaiting confirmation of the length of his ban should he be found guilty.
A vague "contract update" relating to the terms of his deal with Chelsea emerged earlier this month, adding yet another twist to an already complicated situation.