Chelsea had a very quiet window by their recent standards having previously targeted a striker and Italian boss Enzo Maresca has now spoken out on the Blues’ lack of attacking recruits

Following loan stints at his former team Vasco da Gama and Nottingham Forest, he was shipped out to Strasbourg in February 2024. The 20-year-old extended his loan spell with the French outfit, which is part of the same BlueCo ownership group as Chelsea, until the end of this season.

Maresca found disliked the distractions the transfer window brought but will be satisfied with the way Chelsea trimmed their squad

Enzo Maresca has been urged to consider dropping Enzo Fernandez to find a better balance within Chelsea’s midfield. Chelsea returned to winning ways with a 2-1 win against London rivals West Ham on Monday,

Enzo Maresca will be able to make changes to the squad that Chelsea named for the competition back in September. UEFA rules state that clubs can add signings from the January window to their squads, but only once the league phase has been completed.

Chelsea defeated West Ham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised his side’s mentality and patience as they beat London rivals West Ham United 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday evening.