Chelsea are focused on taking things one step at a time, head coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday as the Italian looks to restore the West London club to the Premier League's top four. Having finished sixth last campaign and 12th in the 2022-23 season,

James is scheduled to be back in the coming weeks, but Maresca admitted his return is delayed. He told reporters: "Wait until he's fit. It's a bit delayed but the most important thing for him, for any injury, is that they come back when they are 100% fit. Reece is still out."

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca criticised the packed game schedule that footballers are subjected to, saying there is ‘no doubt’ they are playing too much and that making their voices heard is a good