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'Will see' – Enzo Maresca delivers fresh new negative injury news for Chelsea

'Will see' – Enzo Maresca delivers fresh new negative injury news for Chelsea

One player is now confirmed to be out of our upcoming fixture against Newcastle United this coming Saturday afternoon. Maresca has already been talking about a lack of time between fixtures ahead of this game, suggesting that fatigue is always going to be an issue in these situations.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 17
Enzo Maresca plans to watch two Newcastle games this week in mad rush ahead of Saturday

Enzo Maresca plans to watch two Newcastle games this week in mad rush ahead of Saturday

Enzo Maresca has once again complained about the little time he and his players have between fixtures. The Blues boss was speaking after last night’s Carabao Cup win against Cardiff City, where they beat the League One side 3-1 away from home.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16
Why Maresca 'fell in love' with his second string players despite bad performance

Why Maresca 'fell in love' with his second string players despite bad performance

Enzo Maresca has been criticised a few times this season because of his rotation policy. But in reality, it’s essential that he rotates. He just needs his second string to play well when they’re in the team.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16
'I didn’t…' – Enzo Maresca makes big claim about sporting directors as tensions continue to rise

'I didn’t…' – Enzo Maresca makes big claim about sporting directors as tensions continue to rise

Chelsea beat Cardiff 3-1 today, adding to the win over Everton at the weekend. But the main storyline at the club remains the tensions between Enzo Maresca and his bosses.

Chelsea FC News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
Enzo Maresca Reacts to Chelsea’s Victory at Cardiff and Explains Estevao Absence

Enzo Maresca Reacts to Chelsea’s Victory at Cardiff and Explains Estevao Absence

Chelsea looked to be in their best moment of the season, defeating Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, and following up that with a 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16
Maresca claims absent Chelsea star has 'muscle problem' and won’t be able to play this weekend

Maresca claims absent Chelsea star has 'muscle problem' and won’t be able to play this weekend

When the team news for tonight’s game against Cardiff was announced, there was a lot of rotation, as expected. However one player who everyone was keen to see – and expecting to see – from the usual second string, wasn’t included.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16
'Tame and predictable' Chelsea look like their League One opposition say Sky commentators

'Tame and predictable' Chelsea look like their League One opposition say Sky commentators

Sky Sports are covering the Chelsea – Cardiff EFL Cup quarter final, and so far it’s not looking great for the Blues. Enzo Maresca changed up his team almost completely, and it shows.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 16
Cardiff vs Chelsea – Team News: Enzo Maresca goes full rotation despite criticism with just one first team star

Cardiff vs Chelsea – Team News: Enzo Maresca goes full rotation despite criticism with just one first team star

Chelsea face Cardiff at the Cardiff City Stadium in just over an hour, and the teams are in! Enzo Maresca was always going to be rotating his team for this one, it was just a question of how much he was willing to change.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 16
Chelsea have 3rd best player in the league in creative stat – highlights show just why

Chelsea have 3rd best player in the league in creative stat – highlights show just why

Chelsea have plenty of options in attack at the moment now that Cole Palmer is back, and there’s a question every game about who Enzo Maresca will pick.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 16
Maresca’s moves look like a man pushing for a sacking as he objects to the conditions he signed up for

Maresca’s moves look like a man pushing for a sacking as he objects to the conditions he signed up for

Chelsea news this week is being dominated by one thing – Enzo Maresca’s outburst on Saturday, where he referred to the previous 48 hours as his “worst” at Chelsea because of a lack of support.

Chelsea FC News / Extratime Talk / December 16
Chelsea Goalkeeper Sanchez Silences Critics, Justifies Club’s Bold Choice Over Petrovic

Chelsea Goalkeeper Sanchez Silences Critics, Justifies Club’s Bold Choice Over Petrovic

Few players have faced as much criticism or calls to be benched and sold since arriving at a club as Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. A series of costly mistakes completely eroded supporters’ confidence in him, particularly during his first season, when he committed five errors that directly led to goals.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 16
Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca has to risk it all with this changed up team selection

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca has to risk it all with this changed up team selection

All the news around Chelsea right now is about Enzo Maresca, who had an astonishing outburst on Saturday after beating Everton. But there’s a game to be played tonight against Cardiff in the EFL Cup quarter final, where Maresca will face off against one of his old colleagues, Brian Barry-Murphy.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 16
The two Chelsea stars picked for Team of the Week and why the stats favoured them

The two Chelsea stars picked for Team of the Week and why the stats favoured them

With Manchester United’s thrilling draw against Bournemouth concluded, the Premier League’s 16th gameweek draws to a close, and we can take a look back at the stars of the week.

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Chelsea’s ruthless decision over £19m attacker with 2 goals

Chelsea’s ruthless decision over £19m attacker with 2 goals

Chelsea are taking on Cardiff in the EFL Cup tonight, and the Blues are doing all they can to make sure they win. It is our final game against lower league opposition for some time, and a final chance to rotate the team a little, but Enzo Maresca and Chelsea are still hoping desperately to win.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 16
'It’s inevitable' – Scout says his info puts Leeds in for Chelsea player this winter

'It’s inevitable' – Scout says his info puts Leeds in for Chelsea player this winter

One former scout says that it’s inevitable that one Chelsea player will depart the club very soon, as things heat up for January. Leeds United are among a number of Premier League clubs weighing up a move to sign Raheem Sterling.

Marc Cucurella News / HITC / December 15
Marc Cucurella names the Chelsea player who impressed him instantly in training

Marc Cucurella names the Chelsea player who impressed him instantly in training

Marc Cucurella has become a standout performer at Chelsea since Enzo Maresca was named manager. The Spanish defender has locked down the left-back position, making it tough for new arrival Jorrel Hato to break into the line-up.

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