The FIFA Club World Cup winners are champions of the world after their triumph in the United States during early summer but if they're to challenge for the Premier League title they'll need to be much

Enzo Maresca has challenged Chelsea to sign a new centre back this summer to replace the injured Levi Colwill, insisting his current options are not suitable for the role.

Enzo Maresca believes his Chelsea players must be relishing their shortened pre-season - as they haven't had to do any running! He also added that it was "not fair" for the club to reply solely on Cole Palmer.

Chelsea transfer news as Enzo Maresca shows seven players the door after Crystal Palace squad decision only means one thing

Enzo Maresca has made it pretty clear where he stands on the issue of Chelsea’s center back depth. With Levi Colwill set to miss the season, he thinks we’re a bit shorthanded at what he calls the most crucial position in his defensive setup.

Marc Cucurella is reported to have agreed and signed a new contract with Chelsea, having been the subject of rumoured Al Nassr interest earlier in the summer.Cucurella played more minutes in a Chelsea shirt than anyone else last season and Saudi Pro League links were met with news that the Blues intended to secure his long-term future in west London.

Manchester City are among a number of Premier League clubs reportedly interested in signing one of Enzo Maresca ’s favourite Chelsea stars. Chelsea have gone into the 2025/26 season as one of the favourites for the Premier League title following their Club World Cup triumph in the summer.

Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea to sign a new centre-back after Levi Colwill has surgery on an ACL injury; Chelsea will only sign one this summer if a first-team central defender is sold; Watch Chelsea vs Crystal Palace on Sunday live on Sky Sports;

Without them, Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile are expected to make a lot more appearances this season – but both of them are out injured today too. That means that Trevoh