This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Not Involved’—Enzo Maresca Offers Update on Nicolas Jackson’s Chelsea Future. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson has not been banished from training but remains out of contention while uncertainty surrounding his future at the club continues to swirl.

Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea “probably” need another player for the left hand side ahead of the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.Chelsea host the Eagles at Stamford Bridge on

Enzo Maresca believes his Chelsea players must be relishing their shortened pre-season - as they haven't had to do any running! He also added that it was "not fair" for the club to reply solely on Cole Palmer.

Chelsea are looking to build on their impressive first season under head coach Enzo Maresca as their Champions League return awaits.

Nicolas Jackson is no longer part of Enzo Maresca 's plans at Chelsea. The Italian manager confirmed this on Friday, August 15, 2025, stating that the Senegalese striker is free to leave the club before the transfer window shuts.

Chelsea begin the 2025/26 Premier League season by welcoming Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon

Enzo Maresca has ruled out Nicolas Jackson’s future at Chelsea, making it clear that the Senegalese striker is expendable.

In a recent report, L’Equipe (subscription required) mentioned that Chelsea could land Strasbourg defender Ismael Doukoure next summer. It has been stated that the Blues could end up signing the French centre-back on a free transfer when his contract runs out at the end of this season.

Chelsea are set to be without defender Levi Colwill for the majority of the forthcoming campaign and Enzo Maresca believes the transfer market could present a solution to the Blues

Enzo Maresca revealed Chelsea have avoided any serious concern with Trevoh Chalobah after the defender came off against AC Milan in Sunday’s pre-season friendly.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has responded to Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss suggested that the Blues should have won last season's Premier League title