The Blues' head coach has launched a fierce defence of his playing style, but a derby win would silence his critics

Chelsea news as Enzo Maresca prepares to ring the changes again after Conference League success but a tougher test at Arsenal awaits

Enzo Maresca has revealed one Chelsea star is set to start against Leicester City despite being at risk of picking up a two-game ban. Fresh off beating FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie, Chelsea host struggling Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday.

Enzo Maresca has provided a fitness update on Cole Palmer after the Chelsea forward was struck down with illness last week. Palmer was substituted after 73 minutes of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Leicester and Maresca revealed after the game that he had been struggling with “fever and diarrhoea”.

Enzo Maresca confirmed that Robert Sánchez will feature in the starting lineup for their Premier League clash at Arsenal on Sunday

Chelsea were heavily criticised over the summer for having over 40 players on the books. Manager Enzo Maresca hit back at the idea, explaining that less than 25 were training with him as part of the senior team.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca remains committed to his possession-based approach as his side prepare to face Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.