As Leyton Orient prepare for their most important match of the season, a familiar face is set to return to the squad. Midfielder Idris El Mizouni has been cleared to feature in the O's crucial final game against Burton Albion, a contest that could determine their League One fate.

Sitting just two points above the relegation zone, Orient need a win at Brisbane Road to guarantee another year in the third tier. The Brewers, who secured their own safety last weekend, provide a tough but beatable opponent. With seven league matches without a win, the East Londoners are desperate for a spark—and El Mizouni could be just that.

The 25-year-old, who became Orient's record transfer signing from Oxford United last summer, has been sidelined for much of the season. A 14-week injury layoff in the middle of the campaign was followed by a brief return in March, only for another setback to rule him out of recent matches. While he's unlikely to start, head coach Richie Wellens—serving the second game of a three-match touchline ban—is expected to name El Mizouni among the substitutes.

His return adds depth to a midfield that has struggled for creativity in recent weeks. The timing couldn't be better, with the O's needing a result to avoid the drop. Fellow returnee Aaron Connolly, who made his comeback in last Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Blackpool, is also in contention to feature against Burton.

For Orient fans, the sight of El Mizouni and Connolly on the bench is a welcome boost—a reminder that even in the most pressure-packed moments, experience and quality can make all the difference.