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.

Wesley Fofana has seemingly rubbished Enzo Maresca ’s claim that the Chelsea star will miss the rest of the season through injury. The centre-back has been out of action since hobbling off with a hamstring issue during the 3-0 win over Aston Villa at the start of December.