Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has launched a passionate defence of Cole Palmer and insists the club’s star player isn’t struggling physically. The England international started the season in scintillating form,

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has two games to save his job, according to Paul Merson. The manager was garnering praise from all quarters during the first half of the season, having juggled a bloated squad and made bold calls to take his team into second place heading into the busy festive period.

Chelsea's Premier League clash against Southampton could provide Christopher Nkunku with the perfect opportunity to get amongst the goals again.