Chelsea find promise in Josh Acheampong and Estevao after opening draw to Crystal Palace
Chelsea may have started their Premier League season with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, but there were silver linings thanks to the performances of two young players.
With Levi Colwill sidelined by an ACL injury and Tosin Adarabioyo ruled out late in training, Maresca had to trust his defence to step up.
‘We showed how good we are’: Chelsea bask in global glory after Club World Cup triumph
Chelsea didn’t just win the Club World Cup - they owned it. A commanding 3-0 victory over PSG in the final capped off a flawless campaign that has sent a clear message to the rest of Europe.
In this article, Chelsea fanatic and Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell reacts to the Blues' sensational triumph.
Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca’s five selection headaches that expose the Blues’ chaos
In the space of just under a week, Chelsea have been knocked out of the FA Cup and overtaken in the race for Champions League qualification, dropping to sixth in the Premier League table.
As a result of back-to-back defeats to Brighton - the latter a humiliating 3-0 demolition - pressure has begun to mount on head coach Enzo Maresca, whose young side has won just two of their last nine league games.