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'I prefer to play Champions League games' – Enzo Maresca mocks Man Utd as Chelsea boss bemoans that Ruben Amorim's side have had 'all week to prepare' for Old Trafford showdown

Enzo Maresca mocked Manchester United as Chelsea boss bemoaned that Ruben Amorim's side have had an "entire week" to prepare for the Old Trafford showdown in the absence of Champions League commitments. The Italian couldn’t resist a jab in his press conference, insisting he’d rather have the chaos of Champions League football than a holiday week to prepare.

Enzo Maresca responds to threat of PFA action over Raheem Sterling & Axel Disasi treatment with 'hard life' warning

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has responded to the threat of PFA action over the Blues' treatment of exiled senior stars such as Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi. The aforementioned duo find themselves in the fabled 'bomb squad' at Stamford Bridge, with the organisation in charge of player welfare eager to ensure that Premier League giants are acting professionally.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca explains Nicolas Jackson exit & opens up on text exchange ahead of swift Champions League reunion with Bayern Munich loanee

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained the club's decision to let Nicolas Jackson join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan. The striker secured a deadline day move to the German giants, just when it looked like a switch to the Bundesliga might not happen. Now, the Senegal international's current team are set to face his old employers in the Champions League.

Chelsea player ratings vs Brentford: Blues throw it away! Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo heroics not enough for all three points as Bees rescue late draw in west London derby thriller

Chelsea looked to have stolen all three points over local rivals Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, before a last-minute tap-in by Fabio Carvalho earned the Bees a 2-2 draw. The Blues had taken the lead thanks to second half goals by Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo. The Blues had fallen behind to Kevin Schade's opener in the 29th minute.