Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said his young side “are not kids” as he called on them to embrace the challenge of ending a five-game winless run. The Blues have sunk to fifth in the Premier League since they last won a game on December 15 as their brief challenge to leaders Liverpool crumbled.

Chelsea may have to press the brakes on January plans to move attacking players on if Enzo Maresca’s worst fears come true. The Blues have struggled for form in recent weeks, having established themselves as an outsider for the Premier League title at the backend of 2024.

Enzo Maresca believes Noni Madueke is “one of Chelsea ’s best players” but has challenged the winger to prove it on a regular basis.

Enzo Maresca today described being in charge of Chelsea during the January transfer window as a “disaster” because of the unsettling effect it is having on his squad. Chelsea have picked up just three points from their last five Premier League games but it is not the disappointing form which is providing him with the most concern.

Enzo Maresca said on Friday managing Chelsea during the January transfer window has been a "disaster", with players unsettled because of speculation linking them with moves away from the London club.A number of players have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca has bemoaned the ongoing transfer speculation surrounding his Chelsea squad, admitting that January has been 'a disaster' for the club