Enzo Maresca admitted that Cole Palmer's long-awaited return was "the only good news" on a punishing Wednesday night for Chelsea, who were beaten 3-1 by a sharp Leeds United side at Elland Road.
Leeds United hauled themselves out of the relegation zone with an energised 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday, a result that relieved growing pressure on manager Daniel Farke.
Twenty-year-old Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino is rapidly establishing himself as a vital part of Borussia Dortmund's rearguard, and the club now look poised to dial up Chelsea to try to keep him beyond his loan spell.
Enzo Maresca urged calm after Chelsea recorded another 1-1 draw with Arsenal, the second successive season in which the derby has ended with that scoreline at Stamford Bridge.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had produced "a hugely positive week" after his Premier League leaders fought back to draw 1-1 with 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea went toe-to-toe with Arsenal earning a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge despite playing most of the match with just 10 players on the pitch.