Enzo Maresca has made it pretty clear where he stands on the issue of Chelsea’s center back depth. With Levi Colwill set to miss the season, he thinks we’re a bit shorthanded at what he calls the most crucial position in his defensive setup.

The two versatile players in their early 20s spent the second half of the 2024–25 campaign out on loan. Chukwuemeka was dogged by the same injury concerns at Borussia Dortmund which have derailed his Chelsea career, although he did enjoy several cameo appearances during the Bundesliga side’s run to the Club World Cup quarterfinals.

Enzo Maresca says he hopes defender Wesley Fofana will be able to get some minutes in Chelsea’s next game. Fofana played just 14 times for the Blues last season because of a hamstring problem, which he underwent surgery for.

Enzo Maresca's Club World Cup champions didn't enjoy their home Premier League debut this season, as Chelsea drew Crystal Palace 0-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson has not been banished from training but remains out of contention while uncertainty surrounding his future at the club continues to swirl.

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Without them, Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile are expected to make a lot more appearances this season – but both of them are out injured today too. That means that Trevoh