Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained why he made three substitutions by the 20-minute mark in their defeat to Manchester United on Saturday.
Saturday's Premier League fixtures offered up plenty of drama, with Manchester United's win over Chelsea the pick of the action.
Chelsea's Brazilian duo Joao Pedro and Estevao Willian are beginning to make their mark at Stamford Bridge, offering both immediate impact and long-term promise.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca provided insights into his squad's readiness ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at Manchester United.
Chelsea's Champions League return ended in frustration as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, with Cole Palmer lamenting his side's inability to rise to the occasion.
England captain Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich capitalised on a series of defensive errors to beat Chelsea 3-1 in their Champions League opener.