But as discontent continues to grow and fester among the fanbase, Maresca has come out fighting in his pre-match press conference on Friday, showing a bit of the sort of passion and intensity that our football has lacked in recent weeks and months.

However, Maresca has provided a positive update on the Senegal international, suggesting in the buildup to Saturday's defeat that Jackson could soon be available, saying: "As I said a few days ago, it's not a big injury. He needs some days off and hopefully for the next game, he can be available."

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has aimed a dig at on-loan forward João Félix, saying his team "don't miss" the now-AC Milan player despite their growing injury list.

After back-to-back defeats in all competitions, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is ready to guide his side back on track in their quest for Champions League qualification.

Enzo Maresca’s job is ‘100%’ safe at Chelsea according to one of the club’s directors despite the Blues’ recent downturn in form.

Chelsea director Jonathan Goldstein says Enzo Maresca is doing a ‘great job’ and will ‘100 per cent’ still be in the charge for the remainder of the season. Maresca’s Blues have badly struggled to replicate their impressive early-season form since the turn of the year,