Chelsea are waiting to see if Cole Palmer will be fit for their Premier League clash against Wolves. Palmer missed training on Friday after he was injured during Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth and the Blues star is a doubt for the game at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.

Can Chelsea reheat their outside chance of a title challenge, or will Wolves revive their bid to snuff out risk of relegation early?

The Blues have suffered defensive injuries that could result in them looking for solutions in the January transfer window.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says January has been "a disaster" because of ongoing speculation around his players. He believes the transfer window, a notorious time of year for rumours and hearsay, has affected the focus of some of his players and negatively impacted their results.

Enzo Maresca today described being in charge of Chelsea during the January transfer window as a “disaster” because of the unsettling effect it is having on his squad. Chelsea have picked up just three points from their last five Premier League games but it is not the disappointing form which is providing him with the most concern.