"We are trying to find a solution internally, but the club knows exactly what I think and we will see what happens," Maresca said on Friday.

Enzo Maresca has made it clear he wants Chelsea to sign a new centre-back after losing Levi Colwill to injury. “Levi was a big player for us last season,” said Maresca. “Levi was a huge part of our build-up. Now he is out, and we are going to try to find a different solution.

Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea to sign a new central defender to replace the injured Levi Colwill - but the club continues to seek an "internal solution".