A Chelsea loan star, who was exiled from the first-team by Enzo Maresca, enjoyed a ‘sensationally good’ debut for his new club. On Saturday evening, Chelsea capitulated at Aston Villa, losing 2-1 and dropping to seventh in the Premier League as their poor form continued.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is "100%" safe from the sack this season despite a drop in form, according to club director Jonathan Goldstein.

The Blues were two points behind leaders Liverpool on December 22 but have collected only nine points from eight games since.

Enzo Maresca has called for the rest of his Chelsea team to step up and ease the pressure on the ‘struggling’ Cole Palmer who is ‘upset the club are not winning games’. Palmer has not found the back of the net since the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in January and has gone 13 games without providing an assist.

Chelsea news as Enzo Maresca turns to a youthful bench against Aston Villa and one prediction comes true straight away