Enzo Maresca has delivered his honest verdict on rumours linking Christopher Nkunku with a move away from Chelsea amid speculation that he is unhappy with his p

As we approach the January transfer window, the usual rumblings and rumor-mongerings are starting to pick up. Chief among those is the building narrative of Christopher Nkunku growing unhappy with his current role, and wanting to leave when the window opens in a month.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Reece James is “getting better day by day” but still does not know how long the defender will be out of action with his latest hamstring injury. James picked up the problem during the recent international break and missed last weekend’s victory over Leicester.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has delivered the latest fitness update on his squad, discussing return dates for Reece James, Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto.

Enzo Maresca says striker Christopher Nkunku is a big part of his plans at Chelsea and is not going to be sold in January. Nkunku’s future at Stamford Bridge has come into question of late with a source close to the player telling The Athletic last week that the forward is not too happy with how things are going right now.

The full transcript from Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca at the Voith-Arena as the Italian previewed tomorrow evening's UEFA Conference League match against FC Heidenheim