Enzo Maresca has bemoaned the ongoing transfer speculation surrounding his Chelsea squad, admitting that January has been 'a disaster' for the club

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said January has been “a disaster” for the club due to transfer speculation surrounding his squad. A number of players have been linked with moves away, with the 44-year-old concerned it is affecting focus as team looks to end a five-match winless Premier League run against Wolves on Monday.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says January has been "a disaster" because of ongoing speculation around his players. He believes the transfer window, a notorious time of year for rumours and hearsay, has affected the focus of some of his players and negatively impacted their results.