After a week of an entirely self-inflicted scrutiny over his relationship with the club’s upper management, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca kept this hot topic aflame by lauding the “invaluable” impact of balancing the squad with senior players, which, he admitted, goes against the ideals of his bosses.

After Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Newcastle United, Enzo Maresca stresses the invaluable role of experienced players in guiding younger teammates.

Chelsea fans have become ‘very spoilt’ and should give manager Enzo Maresca a break, believes Blues hero Tore Andre Flo. It has been an inconsistent time for the club of late, but not a disastrous one as they sit fourth in the Premier League table.

Blues' ownership group BlueCo view Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior as a potential long-term option for the Chelsea job.

Chelsea has recovered from conceding two early goals to Nick Woltemade to draw 2-2 with Newcastle in the Premier League, with Joao Pedro’s equalizer coming off a rare assist from a goalkeeper

Club remain bemused by head coach creating speculation he has issues with the hierarchy who want to avoid drama at all costs