Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his belief that players are offered no protection by the football calendar and added that players voicing their concerns over the number of games they play is "a good starting point.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca believes players are right to complain about the intense schedule and says going on strike may be one of their options to change things. Player welfare has become an escalating concern,

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted his surprise towards the Blues' progress since his arrival at the club this summer.Maresca was hired to replace Mauricio Pochettino, who departed by

Jabbing a finger into his own chest as he ran towards the travelling Chelsea supporters at the Vitality Stadium, Christopher Nkunku ’s energy in celebrating his winning goal over Bournemouth was as much angry defiance as pure jubilation.

Enzo Maresca has addressed concerns over Chelsea’s squad balance as he looks to turn a bloated squad into a successful side.Chelsea have made a solid start under the new head coach with seven

Chelsea are not in that competition, but do play in the Conference League this term and have the added complication of having qualified for Fifa’s new Club World Cup next summer. The result is that a season which began on August 18 may not finish until July 15 next year and Maresca says there is “no doubt” players are being asked to play too many games.

Enzo Maresca has defended Chelsea's squad depth, insisting they have only two players for each position