Enzo Maresca has certainly been given a tough job naming only 11 players on the pitch for Chelsea in every game they play.
His squad is stacked with incredible talents, particularly in the attacking areas, although a mountain of fixtures has eased his issues.
Maresca has frequently made 11 changes to his side between games, with players no doubt hoping they can make themselves an essential part of his plans.
Some have been forced to earn this in the Conference League, and this has been the case for Joao Felix up to now.
Maresca sad he hasn’t played Joao Felix more for Chelsea
The Portugal international has not started in the Premier League since his £45m move back to Stamford Bridge, although has impressed in cup competitions.
Maresca has stated that he is sad he has not been able to play Felix more, although has no doubts that his current levels will see him earn more minutes soon.
He said: “I feel a shame about Joao, but not only about Joao. I would like to give him more minutes in the Premier League. We need defensive balance. We cannot play with Joao, Cole and Chris. I like to put all of them on the pitch but then you also have to defend.
“I don’t have any doubts that if Joao keeps doing well, he will get minutes in the Premier League.”
Felix could replace Cole Palmer if injured
Felix may be handed a chance to impress if Cole Palmer is not fit enough to feature for the Blues at the weekend against Arsenal.
Maresca said he was hopeful Palmer would be fit, although admitted it may be a risk if he is starting that game.
Felix will likely be given the chance to show it should be him who gets the nod if needed in tomorrow night’s Conference League game against Noah.
Maresca has hinted that Felix and Palmer could play together in his system, suggesting he is not too far away from his first team thinking.
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