Enzo Maresca revealed Chelsea are preparing to splash the cash in January on incomings to close the gap to Arsenal and Manchester City.

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea are already intending to make more signings next year in order to bridge the gap to Manchester City and Arsenal .

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his belief that players are offered no protection by the football calendar and added that players voicing their concerns over the number of games they play is "a good starting point.