Nicolas Jackson has been deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea by Enzo Maresca, but Premier League pundit Paul Merson believes the Blues boss is making a mistake letting the striker go

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed both Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku remain unavailable for selection heading into the final week of the transfer window, urging the two forwards to find moves away from the club.

The England international dropped out in the warm-up, meaning Brazilian sensation Estevao Willian started in his place for Chelsea. Chelsea boss Maresca was asked about Palmer’s injury in his post-match press conference, with the Stamford Bridge coach admitting the creative midfielder had been struggling with a groin complaint.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has hinted at a big rotation move between his players in one key position ahead of West Ham.Chelsea are playing West Ham tonight in their next Premier League game after

CHELSEA manager Enzo Maresca would rather risk a striker crisis than keep unhappy pair Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku. Wantaway forwards Jackson and Nkunku will be left out of the Blues