CHELSEA continue their Premier League London tour as they travel to West Ham for a huge Friday night encounter – and the Blues have flipped the game on its head! Lucas Paqueta’s

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has revealed that talisman Cole Palmer had a groin problem as the Blues warmed up to face West Ham United in the derby yesterday. Maresca also revealed that the Chelsea no. 10 had not been at full strength coming into the game, but decided to soldier on for the West London outfit.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons (22) has hit a stumbling block, because the Blues are struggling to part ways with Christopher Nkunku (27). RMC Sport reports that

With their short summer behind them Chelsea got off to a sluggish start in their Premier League opener. Can they recover?

Enzo Maresca has admitted that Cole Palmer has been carrying the injury that forced him out of Chelsea's thumping victory over West Ham for some time. In a dramatic pre-match twist, the England international was removed from the Blues' starting line-up just moments before kick-off.

Chelsea are looking to build on their impressive first season under head coach Enzo Maresca as their Champions League return awaits.

Chelsea are reportedly hoping to get as much as £20m for Sterling, and talkSPORT have reported Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham are three possibilities for the winger, with Fulham making an enquiry last month.

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has backed the club to push Liverpool and Arsenal for the Premier League title this season.The Blues kicked off their new Premier League campaign with a goalless draw at