Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has offered an optimistic injury update on talisman Cole Palmer. The 23-year-old had been on the brink of a return after two months out with a groin problem when he suffered a broken toe in a freak accident at home.

Enzo Maresca has revealed that star midfielder Moises Caicedo was forced to start from the bench for Saturday's Premier League tie against Burnley due to the player's late arrival in London after the international break.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has backed Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian to emulate Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal but warned against comparisons ahead of the Champions League showdown between the European giants.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri will be unavailable for his side's Champions League clash against Chelsea on Tuesday, the latest report has claimed. The Blues beat Burnley 2-0 on Saturday in the Premier League to move second in the table, but the club's attention will turn to Europe on Tuesday.

Enzo Maresca was full of praise for Andrey Santos and said he was impressed with the midfielder's performance in his natural position vs Burnley.

Burnley on Saturday was a classic trap game. With games against Barcelona and Arsenal to come this week, it was a classic moment where a team might take their eye off the ball and slip up.But Chelsea