This is his first appearance back with the squad since being recalled from Strasbourg on transfer deadline day.

The 20-year-old defender returned to west London on 2 February 2026 after spending the first half of the 2025–26 season on loan in France. Head coach Liam Rosenior moved quickly to integrate the young centre-back into his plans as Chelsea continue their push for a Champions League place.

Sarr officially joined Chelsea on 9 June 2025 after agreeing an eight-year contract earlier that year. He remained with Strasbourg until the end of the 2024–25 campaign and briefly featured for Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup in June 2025, making his debut as a substitute against Esperance de Tunis. His latest recall signals the club's belief that he is ready to contribute immediately to the first-team squad.

Chelsea head into the Wolves match sitting fifth in the Premier League table with 40 points from 24 matches. They are just one point behind fourth-placed Manchester United and one point ahead of sixth-placed Liverpool, underlining the importance of every result in the race for Champions League qualification.

Saturday's opponents Wolves are currently bottom of the table with only eight points from 24 games, but Chelsea know there are no easy fixtures in England's top flight. The Blues will expect to fight for all three points in a game that could prove decisive in maintaining pressure on the top four.

Sarr's return provides Rosenior with fresh defensive options at a key moment in the season. While it remains unclear whether he will start or feature from the bench, his presence in full training suggests he is ready to compete for immediate involvement as Chelsea aim to strengthen their back line and keep their European ambitions firmly on track.

Away from the pitch, Chelsea's close working relationship with sister club Strasbourg has also drawn attention after a series of transfers between the two sides over recent windows. However, all deals have been completed within current regulations, even if the volume of movement has sparked debate among supporters and observers.

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