When Chelsea return to action after the international break, Enzo Maresca should have belief that the Blues can still have a real say in the Premier League title fight.
Chelsea are currently six points behind Arsenal, however face them in just their second game back in the Premier League.
Cole Palmer is expected to be back for Chelsea vs Arsenal, however before then the Blues have to navigate the tricky test of a game at Turf Moor against Burnley.
This is a game that the Blues cannot take lightly, or they risk being caught out like they were last time they were in action straight after an international break.
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Enzo Maresca must learn from Brentford rotation after international break
Maresca decided to rotate heavily for the trip across West London to face Brentford. Reece James, Marc Cucurella and a barely-fit Palmer all started the game on the bench.
Jorrel Hato was handed his first Premier League start against the physical Bees, and struggled before being replaced at half-time.
The boss was forced to throw on Palmer as they chased the game, and even though he found the net in style it is unlikely it did much to aid his injury concerns.
A common weakness was also exposed by Brentford, with them scoring late from a long throw-in to see the Blues drop two points in the London derby.
Maresca must acknowledge that games in the Premier League are too difficult to win without your best players, however has been handed an unprecedented boost this time in comparison to normal.
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Maresca’s Estevao and Joao Pedro boost
The Chelsea boss frequently has a tough decision to make when it comes to his South American players due to the distance they have travelled during the international break.
However, this time around both of Brazil’s fixtures will have taken place in Western Europe, leaving minimal travel time for both Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro.
Enzo Fernandez also sat out the break, meaning only Moises Caicedo has endured the long-haul flight away.
There is no reason the quartet cannot all start against Burnley, even with crucial games against Barcelona and Arsenal to come in the days following.