Adding to that, Maresca said Blues will "for sure" have to look at gaining experienced players, "to close the gap with these kind of clubs", but he is hopeful the likes of defender Levi Colwill will step up because "he is growing a lot in terms of leadership" this season already.

Chelsea face Southampton at the 3Arena in just over an hour, and the teams are in!Enzo Maresca has a massive game against Liverpool on Sunday to think about, but first he has to navigate a European