Liam Rosenior confirms key Chelsea duo will return to face United as Carrick prepares a bold response

As Manchester United prepare to face Chelsea on Saturday, Liam Rosenior has revealed a double boost for his side ahead of the meeting. United looking to bounce back United will undoubtedly be keen to get back to winning ways when they make their way to Stamford Bridge this weekend, having failed to win their last two outings. The Red Devils were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth just before the international break, before then suffering a 2-1 loss to Leeds earlier this week. United remain in third place in the Premier League table, level on points with Aston Villa in fourth. Chelsea sit in sixth, seven points adrift of United. A victory for United would not only get them closer to securing Champions League football but would also silence some of the growing noise around Michael Carrick and whether he is the right man for the job on a permanent basis. A report covered by The Peoples Person in the aftermath of the Leeds defeat claimed that club bosses are having second thoughts about Carrick’s suitability. Carrick will have to find a way to win the game without Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez. Maguire will be serving a suspension after his ban was extended, while Martinez will also be sidelined, having picked up a red card for ‘violent conduct’ in the Leeds match. Carrick may consequently be forced into the bold choice of deploying a centre-back pairing of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven. On Thursday, Rosenior spoke to the media and revealed that Trevoh Chalobah and Enzo Fernandez are in contention to return for Chelsea vs. United. He also ruled out Reece James and Levi Colwill, but indicated they’re not too far away from returning. Chelsea team news Rosenior said, “Chalobah trained today. Not quite fully, it was modified training. We will make a decision on him but he’s very, very close. Reece is a little bit further away.” “Levi will play some minutes for the Under-21s tomorrow [Friday]. He’s an outstanding player and a leader in the dressing room.” “When you have a long-term injury, to the extent of Levi’s injury, you need a long rehab period. I want to make sure he is 100 per cent right in terms of his match fitness, before we consider him for our first team.” “I don’t ever tell you the starting XI. Enzo has been training and he’s been training very well. He’s been back with the group this week and has been fantastic. It’s business as usual, in terms of selection for the game.” Carrick will hold his press conference on Friday, starting at 13:30 BST. Featured image Alex Livesey via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!