Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca offered a candid assessment of his side's latest setback after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Bournemouth on the south coast.
Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea are still unsure when Romeo Lavia will return, as the Belgian's injury problems continued to disrupt their midfield plans ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.
Enzo Maresca admitted that Cole Palmer's long-awaited return was "the only good news" on a punishing Wednesday night for Chelsea, who were beaten 3-1 by a sharp Leeds United side at Elland Road.
Leeds United hauled themselves out of the relegation zone with an energised 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday, a result that relieved growing pressure on manager Daniel Farke.
Enzo Maresca urged calm after Chelsea recorded another 1-1 draw with Arsenal, the second successive season in which the derby has ended with that scoreline at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca is unsure if Chelsea are genuine Premier League title contenders as they prepare for Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.