Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was a key player for Enzo Maresca at Leicester last season, and followed the coach to Stamford Bridge this year.He was therefore expected to have a big role, but instead he’s

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca feels Cole Palmer is a player that "needs to be protected" but insists his side are not dependent on the midfielder. Palmer was not named in the Chelsea squad for the Europa Conference League group stages and will have the night off when the Blues open up against Gent at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has challenged his side to take greater control of matches after what has been a thrilling but chaotic start to his reign. Saturday’s 4-2 home victory over Brighton, in which Cole Palmer scored all four Blues goals before the break,