“The reason why Joao didn’t play against Wolves is that we tried to protect him,” Maresca told Chelsea’s official website. “It was the same thing with Moi and with Enzo, just giving them some minutes. The idea is to protect these players.”
Cole Palmer, out since September, remains sidelined with a groin issue. Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile and Dario Essugo are also sidelined due to injury. Liam Delap is suspended after being sent off at Molineux.
