“I like Mark for sure, but he is not our player. I also like the central defenders we have. I also like central defenders in Italy, Spain, France, but that doesn’t mean we are going to buy those players.

“The usual situation when you have an injury to a central defender is speculation, but there is nothing.

On the prospect of Trevoh Chalobah from Palace filling their centre-back void, Maresca added: “This is exactly what it is. I have to give you the same answer. Treve is a good player, but also a Palace player, so we’ll see.”

“I like Marc Guhi but he is not our player”

Enzo Maresca on Chelsea’s rumored interest in defender Mark Guihy 🔵 pic.twitter.com/VX9WibilNe

– Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 10, 2025