The different solution Maresca unveiled against Crystal Palace on Saturday was Josh Acheampong, the 18-year-old Cobham product who signed a new long-term contract at Stamford Bridge in December after protracted negotiations that saw him exiled from first-team and development squad consideration for more than a month.

Noni Madueke, Wesley Fofana and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall latest news and return dates - The Blues were handed a welcome double boost for their FA Cup win at the weekend

Chelsea are reported to be considering recalling centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan with Crystal Palace to aid their defensive issues. Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana have both been sidelined by long-term injuries,

Enzo Maresca believes Chelsea do not need to sign a centre-back this month, despite Wesley Fofana ’s injury. Fofana has been sidelined since early December with a serious hamstring injury and while the player himself is optimistic about the speed of his recovery, Maresca reiterated on Friday that the Frenchman could miss the rest of the season.

Bizarrely, Fofana has taken to Instagram to refute his manager’s words, stating: "It’s not true!" the 24-year-old wrote in an apparent message to a fan account. "I’m not out for the rest of the season, I don’t know why he (Maresca) said that. I will be back in 4-6 weeks."

Jason Cundy admitted he feels “desperately sorry” for Trevoh Chalobah and has backed him to make an impact over the second half of the season.The Blues were expected to be quiet in January, but

A Premier League proven, young centre-back who has been linked with Chelsea for a number of years and started his career with the Blues, Guehi seems a very possible replacement. The problem would be his price tag and the likelihood of Crystal Palace offloading one of their best players in January.

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace.

Enzo Maresca’s side are now five games without a win in the Premier League despite their captain’s dramatic late intervention at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have reportedly decided that they’re prepared to sell Trevoh Chalobah after only just bringing him back from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.The 25-year-old might not be back at Stamford

Chalobah was reluctant to return to simply make up the numbers in Maresca's squad. He has been assured that he has a role to play

Italian giants AC Milan have made contact with Chelsea over a possible move for Portugal international Joao Felix according to reports.The January window is now in full swing, and whilst the Blues