Chelsea, who host Wolves on Monday night, have been linked with January moves for a whole host of strikers — speculation which Maresca deemed a “disaster” on Friday — but the club are hopeful that Jackson will become more clinical if given time.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said his young side “are not kids” as he called on them to embrace the challenge of ending a five-game winless run. The Blues have sunk to fifth in the Premier League since they last won a game on December 15 as their brief challenge to leaders Liverpool crumbled.

Cole Palmer is one of four Chelsea players who are now doubtful for Monday’s Premier League clash with Wolves, Enzo Maresca confirmed. Despite winning 5-0 against Morecambe in the FA Cup, Chelsea are winless in their last five games in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca has bemoaned the ongoing transfer speculation surrounding his Chelsea squad, admitting that January has been 'a disaster' for the club

Enzo Maresca has criticised his Chelsea side after the Blues' winless run in the Premier League was extended to five matches after a draw with Bournemouth. Cole

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said January has been “a disaster” for the club due to transfer speculation surrounding his squad. A number of players have been linked with moves away, with the 44-year-old concerned it is affecting focus as team looks to end a five-match winless Premier League run against Wolves on Monday.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has snapped back at one question asked to him be a reporter ahead of the game against Wolves on Monday.Former Blues striker Chris Sutton has already predicted a