Enzo Fernandez playing through bout of illness

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has played through conjunctivitis for the last two Premier League matches.

The 24-year-old midfielder was seen playing with inflammation of his right eye in the 1-0 win over Manchester United which he said impacted his vision in Friday night's win at Stamford Bridge.

But Fernandez is understood to have started having symptoms a week earlier at Newcastle, although he specifically asked to play in both matches.

Fernandez highlighted the issue when posting photos on his Instagram account, and said: "(It was the) last match at home with this group that will give it all until the end, we have two finals left.

"Thank you to the fans for the support all the season. My first game playing with one eye."

Fernandez is regarded as one of the leaders in the dressing room by manager Enzo Maresca and is having his most productive season for Chelsea - registering six goals and seven assists in 35 Premier League matches.