Chelsea reportedly believe that they have a ‘generational talent’ on their books in the shape of Estevao Willian. The Blues signed the versatile forward from Palmeiras over the summer for an initial fee of £29million, which could rise to over £50m in add-ons.

Blues should use Copenhagen last-16 tie to help their biggest star snap out of slump amidst fierce top-four fight

It means that for the first time this season Maresca will have to navigate the notorious Thursday-Sunday turnaround without the luxury of what was the Blues’s early season super strength; namely the ability to field two separate XIs of senior players to handle competition on twin fronts.

The pressure is growing on Enzo Maresca at Chelsea after just two wins in their last nine Premier League games has seen them drop dramatically from The Title Race to become outsiders in the race for Champions League qualification.

Enzo Maresca has called for his Chelsea team to step up and help Cole Palmer as he opened up on why the star is currently struggling. Palmer hasn’t scored in his last six games in all competitions, and he was guilty of missing a huge opportunity in the defeat to Aston Villa over the weekend.

Enzo Maresca happy to have key players back fit for ‘final rush’ of season - The Italian will have Trevoh Chalobah and Benoit Badiashile available for Thursday’s Conference League last-16 game away to Copenhagen,

Filip Jorgensen has taken over from Robert Sanchez as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper (Picture: Getty) Jens Lehmann has criticised Enzo Maresca’s recent message ... ‘I was at the Real Madrid versus Manchester City game last week and I like the ...

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is ‘sad and upset’ after his blunder against Aston Villa, but he will remain first choice for now. The Blues have had issues in goal all season as Robert Sanchez started as first choice but was eventually dropped due to poor form.

LONDON – Enzo Maresca has challenged his misfiring Chelsea squad ... though they are just one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City. Maresca, preparing his team to host rock-bottom Southampton on Feb 25, said he was not worried about Palmer ...

CHELSEA head coach Enzo Maresca has two games to save his job, according to Paul Merson. The Blues have endured a mixed season under their new boss. Having been widely considered title contenders

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the team’s over-reliance on Cole Palmer is affecting his form as the England star goes through his driest run since moving to the London club

Enzo Maresca has said Chelsea ... a good opportunity to put Chelsea 2-0 up at Manchester City last month, a match they went on to lose 3-1. Speaking on Tuesday ahead of the visit of rock-bottom Southampton, Maresca said: "I am always concerned about ...