Enzo Maresca has stressed that Marc Guiu's development is "growing" at just the right time as Chelsea prepare to face Barcelona in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge tonight.
Chelsea face a testing period on and off the pitch as injuries continue to affect their squad, even as the team rides a wave of confidence following a 2-0 victory away at Burnley.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca hailed his players after they secured a "tough" 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.
Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at home against Nottingham Forest while Chelsea scored in each half for a 2-0 victory away at Burnley.
Chelsea's off-season reshuffle has thrust Marc Guiu into an unexpectedly prominent role, capping a turbulent few months for the young striker.
Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer for a crucial run of upcoming fixtures after the forward fractured his toe in a freak accident at home.