But the club needs to move forward and Maresca's comeback has to be a footnote in the big picture. While it was a successful, brief spell - even if there were some grumblings about the patient style last term - there is little point dwelling on the past.

Chelsea return to action when they make the trip to Leicester on Saturday, marking Enzo Maresca's return to the King Power Stadium for the first time since his departure

Chelsea could reap the benefits if rival teams focus their efforts on marking Cole Palmer out of matches. Blues boss Enzo Maresca told the England international earlier this month that he should expect special attention from opposition defenders after his meteoric rise to the top of the game over the last year.

Leicester City resume their Premier League campaign against Chelsea this weekend – a match that will see Enzo Maresca return to the King Power Stadium for the first time since leaving in the summer. The Italian is back among old friends having steered the Foxes to promotion last season and having overseen an improvement in the Blues’ fortunes by guiding them to third in the table so far this term.

Chelsea play against Leicester City on Saturday afternoon, but Enzo Maresca is facing some selection problems in midfield after Romeo Lavia's injury.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has received a huge boost ahead of facing Leicester City on Saturday lunchtime with five stars returning to training. All five players have had some issues in recent days and weeks,

Chelsea have some injury concerns as they return to Premier League action against Leicester City on Saturday. Enzo Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time since leading the Foxes back to the Premier League last season.