Enzo Maresca's Club World Cup champions didn't enjoy their home Premier League debut this season, as Chelsea drew Crystal Palace 0-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The teenager stood in for the injured Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo and, while his attributes are different, he impressed against Palace

Enzo Maresca speaks to Channel 5 at full time. Enzo Maresca was asked about this in his press conference yesterday, and denied his team had looked fatigued in comparison to their opponents, who had had a more conventional preseason:

Chelsea bosses can spare themselves another big transfer fee this summer if they are prepared to upset manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues have already signed centre-back Jorrel Hato from Ajax, but have been rocked by a long-term injury to Ruben Colwill.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was asked about the possibility of signing a new defender beffore the end of the month after the Blues' latest injury issue ahead of their Premier League opener

Chelsea are focused on attacking reinforcements, namely RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, but could be forced to rethink their plans after Maresca’s brutal message.

Enzo Maresca believes his Chelsea players must be relishing their shortened pre-season - as they haven't had to do any running! He also added that it was "not fair" for the club to reply solely on Cole Palmer.

The FIFA Club World Cup winners are champions of the world after their triumph in the United States during early summer but if they're to challenge for the Premier League title they'll need to be much

Marc Cucurella is reported to have agreed and signed a new contract with Chelsea, having been the subject of rumoured Al Nassr interest earlier in the summer.Cucurella played more minutes in a Chelsea shirt than anyone else last season and Saudi Pro League links were met with news that the Blues intended to secure his long-term future in west London.

Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea to sign a new centre-back after Levi Colwill has surgery on an ACL injury; Chelsea will only sign one this summer if a first-team central defender is sold; Watch Chelsea vs Crystal Palace on Sunday live on Sky Sports;