The Chelsea hierarchy have identified the reason they believe is holding Enzo Maresca's side from 'taking the next step'.

The Senegal international started the season well, scoring nine goals in his first 15 Premier League games, but he’s scored just one since and brought his season to an early end on Sunday with a ridiculous challenge on Sven Botman to get sent off in the crunch clash with Newcastle.

All the very latest on the Man United injury front ahead of Friday night's Premier League clash with Chelsea and next week's Europa League final.

Enzo Maresca's position as Chelsea head coach has been confirmed by the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will guide the Premier League club into the next season, regardless of their potential to secure a spot in the Champions League. The club’s leadership, including co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart,

Chelsea are “increasingly confident” they will beat Manchester United in the red-hot race to sign Liam Delap, according to a report.Delap, 22, has emerged as one of the premium transfers targets

The Premier League have confirmed that Chris Kavanagh will take charge of the meeting between Chelsea and Man United. Chris Kavanagh will be supported by Lee Betts and Richard West on the touchline.

Liam Delap would rather join Man Utd than Chelsea, or he would rather join Chelsea than Man Utd. It all depends whether you believe The Sun or... The Sun.