Chelsea captain Reece James has sent a message to the upcoming generation of footballers as he looks to inspire them with a new tournament.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted Cole Palmer is a huge doubt for his side's clash with Wolves on Monday. The forward produced another sublime finish in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night, his 14th Premier League goal of the season.

CHELSEA are set to be forced into a makeshift starting XI when they take on Wolves tonight, with star man Cole Palmer set to miss out through injury. The Blues have been hit by a wave of injuries

Reece James had a rare off day during Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Kyle Walker described James as “complete” as the England international has always been renowned for being incredible defensively while also being a massive threat going forward.

He told reporters on Friday: “Cole [Palmer] is a doubt ... t know if he will train in the next two days.” On captain Reece James, who also scored against Bournemouth, Maresca added ...

“Cole Palmer will be pleased to see that Chelsea are making progress because getting back into the Champions League was a minimum requirement from this season. In two or three seasons’ time he might think about leaving if he hasn’t won a major trophy, he will want to be challenging at least but at the moment he is committed to the club.”

Enzo Maresca has revealed that Cole Palmer is a Chelsea injury doubt to feature in ... One player expected to be available is Reece James with the club captain coming off the bench to salvage a point for the Blues last time out. A start for the England ...

Chelsea travel to Manchester City for the fixture of the weekend. Including seven of Pep Guardiola's squad, here is a combined XI of the two sides.

Noni Madueke had punished debutant Abdukodir Khusanov’s error inside two minutes, but City hit back to level through Josko Gvardiol before half-time. A mistake from Robert Sanchez then allowed Erling Haaland to put Pep Guardiola’s side ahead, before Phil Foden crowned a 3-1 victory.

There were times when it felt like the great winter collapse of Manchester City might have a remarkable new chapter, shaped by the misfortune of their youngest new recruit, but out there on the brink Pep Guardiola’s players did at last show that they still know what it takes to win difficult matches...

Ahram Online provided a live score coverage for Saturday’s match between Manchester City and Chelsea in the 23rd matchday of the English Premier League

Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad in the Premier League.