Enzo Maresca has been urged to drop ‘non-existent’ Christopher Nkunku for Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash against Aston Villa. Chelsea spent over £50m to sign Nkunku from RB Leipzig in 2023 but the French forward has endured a difficult time at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea co-owner Jonathan Goldstein insists head coach Enzo Maresca, who is under increasing pressure, will remain in charge until the end of the season. Maresca inked a five-year contract when he joined this summer and oversaw an excellent start which had Chelsea touted as outside contenders for the Premier League title in December.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has a 100% chance of keeping his job for the rest of the season, despite the Blues' recent stretch of mediocrity, director Jonathan Goldstein said.