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Chelsea vs Brentford controversy grows as Mark Clattenburg calls out big mistake

Chelsea were held to a draw in their West London derby against Brentford, and Mark Clattenburg pointed to a significant officiating mistake during the match.

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Chelsea outcast left training away from first team under Enzo Maresca

Chelsea’s highest-paid player is training away from the first team after a failed summer move and remains outside Enzo Maresca's plans.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 14

Enzo Maresca makes clear Jorrel Hato admission after disappointing Brentford performance

Enzo Maresca has made it clear Jorrel Hato needs time to adapt after making his first Premier League start in the draw against Brentford. Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw despite being 2-1 ahead heading into stoppage time, but conceded a last gasp equaliser from a long throw in.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 14

'Got it wrong' – Jamie Redknapp thinks Maresca made big error vs Brentford, gave himself a 'problem'

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Enzo Maresca made a major error by starting Wesley Fofana at right back against Brentford. Chelsea maintained their unbeaten start to the season, but were held to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night after conceding a stoppage time equaliser from a long throw in.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 14

Enzo Maresca shares concerning update after Brentford clash, more injury woe for Chelsea

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Joao Pedro wasn’t 100% fit against Brentford, but he still chose to start the Brazilian. Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw at Brentford on Saturday evening after conceding a stoppage time equaliser from a long throw in.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / September 14

Watch: Enzo Maresca hails player who was 'much, much better' than in first 3 games

Last night was a frustrating night for Chelsea fans – and we can imagine it was even worse for Enzo Maresca. He had almost coached his team to a jammy win – only for them to blow it in injury time to a long throw.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 13

'He told me…' – Enzo Maresca admits he played striker who said he wasn’t fit

Enzo Maresca’s team selection for tonight’s game against Brentford is already causing a stir. He picked a team with a lot of changes, and the new lineup produced a dire first half with just one (very tame) shot on target against a Brentford team who are among the favourites to be relegated.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 13

'I wanted to give…' – Maresca’s explanation for surprise striker selection snub doesn’t add up

One of the more curious things about Enzo Maresca’s team selection for tonight was that he left Marc Guiu out of the squad entirely. The striker has only just been brought back to the club to fill in for the injured Liam Delap… yet the first game he’s available for, he wasn’t even on the bench.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / September 13

Why Estevao Willian is out for Brentford clash – and why Facundo Buonanotte is in for debut

It’s a really interesting Chelsea team for tonight’s game against Brentford. Enzo Maresca has been forced to make a number of changes, some because of injury and some because of fatigue from international duty.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / September 13

Brentford vs Chelsea – Team News: Debuts and a possible formation change as Maresca mixes it up

Chelsea face Brentford at the G Tech Stadium in just over an hour, and the teams are in! We expected changes to Enzo Maresca’s team after a busy international break and with injuries starting to pile up, and the manager has been forced to field a quite different team to his first XI.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / September 13

Maresca comments give a major clue about when wonderkid’s next appearance will be

In the light of Ryan Kavuma-McQueen’s amazing England display last week. Enzo Maresca was asked about some of the young players at Chelsea and how he kept up with them all in a busy season.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / September 13

Enzo Maresca delivers Alejandro Garnacho assessment as Chelsea debut chances vs Brentford revealed

Enzo Maresca has revealed Alejandro Garnacho's chances of making his Chelsea debut against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday night. The 21-year-old completed a summer transfer worth £40m plus a sell-on fee from Manchester United, penning a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge until June 2032.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / September 13

Brentford vs Chelsea: Who is the referee and VAR for the Premier League clash?

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Chelsea return to action after the international break looking to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign to four games after two victories and one draw.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 13

'I think' – Enzo Maresca reveals who will cover Moises Caicedo after Dario Essugo injury

Enzo Maresca has revealed who he thinks can cover for Moises Caicedo in the absence of summer signing Dario Essugo. The Blues signed Essugo from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth around £18m, with the 20-year-old set to provide cover for Caicedo.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 13

Enzo Maresca reveals when he last saw Raheem Sterling as he speaks on 'bomb squad'

Enzo Maresca has confirmed there’s no way back at Chelsea for “bomb squad” duo Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi. The pair were available all summer, but both ended up staying at Chelsea despite interest from clubs in the Premier League and Europe.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 13

Enzo Maresca reveals which Chelsea academy star he likes 'more than the rest'

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted he likes all the “academy guys,” but his favourite is midfielder Reggie Walsh. The Blues are preparing to take on Brentford on Saturday night, in the first of four consecutive away matches in three different competitions.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 13

Enzo Maresca provides fresh update on Lavia and Badiashile ahead of Brentford clash

Enzo Maresca has confirmed both Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashle won’t be available for Chelsea’s trip to Brentford. The Blues head to Brentford on Saturday night looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season, ahead of a run of four consecutive away games in three different competitions.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 12

Enzo Maresca could change 6+ players and hand out debuts as injuries and 'FIFA virus' bite

Chelsea did a lot of business this summer, and it felt like they had a really big squad going into the season, ready to compete on four fronts. Well the best laid plans don’t last long once the action gets going, and it feels like the Blues are already stretched to breaking point just 3 games into the season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 12