Enzo Maresca revealed Chelsea are preparing to splash the cash in January on incomings to close the gap to Arsenal and Manchester City.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his belief that players are offered no protection by the football calendar and added that players voicing their concerns over the number of games they play is "a good starting point.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted the Blues' summer spending spree is likely to be repeated in January and next summer.