Enzo Maresca could deploy Andrey Santos as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez against Nottingham Forest.

The Argentinian withdrew from international duty at the weekend as a result of knee inflammation, with the national team taking to social media to break the news.

Sharing a photo of the midfielder with strapping on his knee, Argentina wrote: "The @ChelseaFC footballer Enzo Fernández has been withdrawn from the tour due to synovitis in his right knee."

As a result, Fernandez will be unavailable for selection during Argentina's upcoming friendly with Puerto Rico, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined for.

It's a tough pill to swallow for Maresca, given the 24-year-old has played more Premier League minutes for Chelsea this term than any other midfielder, barring Moises Caicedo.

It's been a cagey season for Maresca in terms of injury, with a number of key players recovering from issues at present. Levi Colwill will miss large parts of the season as a result of suffering a cruciate ligament tear, while Liam Delap is nursing a hamstring injury.

Cole Palmer, meanwhile, is set to be out until the end of the month with a groin injury, while Dario Essugo's return is unknown...