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.
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.
Enzo Maresca is unsure if Chelsea are genuine Premier League title contenders as they prepare for Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca has stressed that Marc Guiu's development is "growing" at just the right time as Chelsea prepare to face Barcelona in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge tonight.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca hailed his players after they secured a "tough" 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.