Chelsea have not won in the league for more than a month with Enzo Maresca admitting noise around the January transfer window has been suboptimal with several players linked with departures

Enzo Maresca today described being in charge of Chelsea during the January transfer window as a “disaster” because of the unsettling effect it is having on his squad. Chelsea have picked up just three points from their last five Premier League games but it is not the disappointing form which is providing him with the most concern.

Enzo Maresca said on Friday managing Chelsea during the January transfer window has been a "disaster", with players unsettled because of speculation linking them with moves away from the London club.A number of players have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge.