7 h. ago Marc Cucurella: Chelsea star emerges as a scoring force amid attacking crisis to further highlight importance

Enzo Maresca’s late tactical tweak reaped its reward as Chelsea beat Leicester to bolster their Champions League hopes

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9 h. ago Chelsea injury update: Reece James, Malo Gusto and Nicolas Jackson latest news and return dates

Chelsea’s defensive crisis has eased in the past week but Enzo Maresca doesn’t yet have a fully fit squad

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21 h. ago This is our way – Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea style after narrow Leicester win

Marc Cucurella’s superb strike earned three points against the struggling Foxes.

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21 h. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca offers excuse for Cole Palmer's first ever penalty miss

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer failed to score for a ninth consecutive match after missing a penalty against Leicester, but it emerged after the game that he had been struggling with illness

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23 h. ago Cucurella gives Chelsea narrow win over Leicester after Palmer spot

Some Chelsea fans remain standoffish with Enzo Maresca, even after seeing their side creep back into top four with 10 matches to go. The sense remains that the Stamford Bridge regulars will take some convincing on the merits of the careful, possession-heavy nature of Marescaball. Shifting opinions will require more than this edgy 1-0 win over Leicester.This was hardly emphatic against opponents who look certain to return to the Championship after losing 12 of their past 13 games. Chelsea were pallid and disjointed in attack for long spells – Cole Palmer, who remains in a creative funk, saw his barren run extend to nine matches without a goal after spurning an early penalty – and there were moments when the crowd’s patience with Maresca sounded stretched. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Maresca warns fans over ‘PlayStation’ expectations after Cucurella calms noise

Some Chelsea supporters remain standoffish with Enzo Maresca, even after seeing their side creep back into top four. The sense remains that Stamford Bridge regulars will take some convincing on the merits of the careful, possession-heavy nature of Marescaball. It is not exactly setting pulses racing at the moment and it was telling that the mood was far from harmonious during this win against Leicester City.Maresca seemed to be letting out a lot of frustration when he reacted to Marc Cucurella breaking the deadlock after an hour of stodginess by gesturing angrily for fans to make more noise. The grumbling about his team’s backwards and sideways ­passing had struck a nerve. Then again Maresca could hardly ­complain if there was dissatis­faction about Chelsea ­labouring against ­opponents who look certain to return to the Championship after losing 12 of their past 13 games. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Liverpool masterclass makes mockery of fresh Chelsea transfer decision affecting Enzo Maresca

Chelsea do not currently plan on signing a new goalkeeper this summer but neither Filip Jorgensen nor Robert Sanchez currently look capable of holding down the throne for Enzo Maresca between the sticks

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49 h. ago Five free agent transfers Enzo Maresca can make to strengthen Chelsea in the summer

With Chelsea's title challenge ending quickly, Mirror Football have identified five free signings Enzo Maresca's side should attempt to bring to Stamford Bridge

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3 d. ago Chelsea won't rest Moises Caicedo in Leicester clash despite suspension risk, says Enzo Maresca

Blues midfielder is one more yellow card away from a two-match ban, with Arsenal and Tottenham derbies coming up

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3 d. ago Reece James embracing Chelsea midfield brief in what could be ideal new role

Enzo Maresca insists plan has always been to move his captain into the middle, with the early results promising

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3 d. ago I see Reece James as a midfielder, says Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca

James was on target in the Blues’ 2-1 Conference League win over Copenhagen.

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca provides Malo Gusto injury update after defender limps off against Copenhagen

Gusto went down twice before coming off after 25 minutes

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3 d. ago Every word Enzo Maresca said on Chelsea win, shock Reece James revelation and Malo Gusto injury

Every word Enzo Maresca said on Chelsea win, shock Reece James revelation and Malo Gusto injury  Football.London

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca makes most of Conference League advantage as largely drab display proves good enough

Chelsea have significant margin for error in their bid to reach Conference League final in Wroclaw

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4 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca must unleash Cole Palmer on Conference League in bid to save season

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

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4 d. ago Enzo Maresca confirms 'huge boost' as Chelsea options bolstered ahead of season run

Blues head to Copenhagen as Conference League returns

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7 d. ago Chelsea facing major new selection dilemma as Enzo Maresca prepares for crucial week

Blues boss must now navigate the gruelling Thursday/Sunday grind without the luxury of rotating his whole team

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9 d. ago Chelsea make key summer transfer decision that won't be popular with fans

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca hasn't seemingly settled on a goalkeeper while the Blues have a number of stoppers out on loan at present - all hoping to return as No.1

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1 week ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca on collision course over goalkeeper demands

Fans unconvinced by goalkeepers delaying use of the ball and playing short passes - but Maresca insists he will not change

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1 week ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca fiddling finally bears fruit as Pedro Neto stars in new role

The £54million man looks set to capitalise most on an easier run of fixtures

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