Enzo Maresca does believe the FIFA Club World Cup and a shorter pre-season campaign was to blame for Chelsea’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener.Chelsea opened the

Chelsea have just played their first game of the Premier League season, a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, and we can’t deny we were disappointed.The Blues didn’t create nearly enough in attack, and

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Enzo Maresca says he hopes defender Wesley Fofana will be able to get some minutes in Chelsea’s next game. Fofana played just 14 times for the Blues last season because of a hamstring problem, which he underwent surgery for.

The 24-year-old, who is currently contracted to Chelsea until 2033, has made 81 appearances since joining from Villarreal in June 2023 and has netted 30 goals during that time

Dortmund haven’t even attempted to permanently purchase Chukwuemeka, another report from Romano claims. The side led by Niko Kovač have offered to take the English midfielder on loan again for the 2025–26 in an agreement which includes an obligation to buy next summer. Chelsea reportedly found the terms of that proposed deal “insulting.”

Enzo Maresca has made it pretty clear where he stands on the issue of Chelsea’s center back depth. With Levi Colwill set to miss the season, he thinks we’re a bit shorthanded at what he calls the most crucial position in his defensive setup.