For the first time in this new era, the big-spending Blues’ significant strength in depth has finally become a plus point

Enzo Maresca has told Chelsea players they must attend games at Stamford Bridge even if they have been left out of the match day squad. The Blues have had a good start to the season under the Italian and currently sit fifth in the table with ten points from their first five games after last weekend’s win against West Ham.

Chelsea have been handed a boost as Romeo Lavia is set to return to the squad for Saturday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion. Lavia has been ruled out for the last five weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered in training.