Enzo Maresca played down suggestions that Wilfred Ndidi should have been sent off for a nasty-looking tackle on Cole Palmer during Chelsea's 2-1 win over Leicester City.The Blues reinforced their place inside the Premier League's top three after goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez rendered Jordan Ayew's late consolation penalty irrelevant.

According the Premier League match panel, via TNT presenter Lynsey Hipgrave, the Ghana international escaped further punishment as the VAR noted he was only a short distance from Palmer when he launched into the tackle, while the challenge was also said to lack ‘intensity’.

Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea did not put pressure on Cole Palmer to pull out of England duty this month, despite the midfielder making an immediate return to action for his club.

Enzo Maresca was asked about Cole Palmer starting for Chelsea having skipped England duty, while Nkunku being linked with Man Utd is 'healthy' for the Blues.

Enzo Maresca could target playing Cole Palmer and Joao Felix together but has revealed a potential obstacle with the plan.

Cole Palmer was fortunate to escape with an injury during Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Leicester City.The 22-year-old was on the receiving end of a challenge in the first half from Wilfred Ndidi, who

Cole Palmer is set to be available for Chelsea ’s Premier League match against Leicester City on Saturday. Palmer was a doubt for Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal before the international break due to a knee injury he suffered in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 3.

Both Leicester and Chelsea should be more than content with their starts to the Premier League season. Eleven games in, newly-promoted Leicester sit three points above the relegation zone on 10 points.

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea survived a late scare and an injury worry for Cole Palmer after a brutal tackle to record a 2-1 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium