Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the team's over-reliance on Cole Palmer is affecting his form as the England star goes through his driest run since moving to the London club.

The 22-year-old forward has cut a frustrated figure and has hit his first poor run of form during his 18 months at Chelsea

Chelsea centre back Trevoh Chalobah will be out of action for at least a week after picking up an injury during the weekend's 2-1 Premier League loss at Aston Villa, manager Enzo Maresca said on Monday.

Chelsea look set to assess Trevoh Chalobah’s injury on Sunday, with manager Enzo Maresca appearing initially optimistic over the defender. Chalobah has been a regular Blues starter at centre-back since being recalled early from a productive season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace in January amid injuries to the likes of Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah will probably be unavailable for around a week after limping off against Aston Villa. The centre-back was forced to withdraw from the Premier League match against Unai Emery's side with a back injury in the first half,

Paul: What a contrast to recent draws and building on the Liverpool game, Villa were much better when playing on the front foot in the second half. I want to see this intensity for the rest of the season even with yet more injuries. Deserved result in the end.