Emmanuel Petit fears Enzo Fernandez faces ‘months’ on the sidelines but is confident his manager has done him a favour in the long-run by taking him out of the firing line. The Argentina World Cup winner has shown only flashes of his potential since his £105 million move from Benfica 18 months ago and no longer appears to be a central cog in the

After a tough start, Cucurella has endeared himself to Chelsea fans - even if opposition ones see him as a footballing pantomime villain

Former Premier League defender William Gallas has warned Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca that Enzo Fernandez may not be suited to the English top flight.

Chelsea are already open to offloading one of the summer signings after an underwhelming start to life at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have a two-week break to get players fit and ready for a Premier League clash witjh Leicester City, though some of their internationals will face a race to be available