Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has delivered the latest fitness update on his squad, discussing return dates for Reece James, Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto. Blues captai

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Reece James is “getting better day by day” but still does not know how long the defender will be out of action with his latest hamstring injury. James picked up the problem during the recent international break and missed last weekend’s victory over Leicester.

Enzo Maresca has urged people to talk less about Chelsea captain Reece James, to avoid putting unneccesary pressure on him. James suffered another setback after suffering a hamstring injury in training during the recent international break.

While Chelsea‘s appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new head coach has worked wonders for the team’s output on the pitch, the club continues to struggle with constant fitness issues in their personnel.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Conference League game against Heidenheim (kick-off 17:45 GMT). Captain Reece James has had a scan on his injury but Chelsea "don't know how long the recovery time is" yet.

Reece James has suffered another setback after Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed a fresh hamstring injury.

The full transcript from Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca at the Voith-Arena as the Italian previewed tomorrow evening's UEFA Conference League match against FC Heidenheim

Chelsea star Cole Palmer says Enzo Maresca sometimes has to stop him from overtraining as he would ‘stay all day’ if left to his own devices. Palmer has picked up where he left off in the Premier League after scooping the PFA Young Player of the Year prize last season,