The different solution Maresca unveiled against Crystal Palace on Saturday was Josh Acheampong, the 18-year-old Cobham product who signed a new long-term contract at Stamford Bridge in December after protracted negotiations that saw him exiled from first-team and development squad consideration for more than a month.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has opened up on the moment they realised Wesley Fofana's hamstring injury was significantly worse than initially feared.

Enzo Maresca confirmed Wesley Fofana’s hamstring injury is worse than initially thought and the Frenchman could even miss the rest of this season. With Benoit Badiashile also out injured, and Axel