The England international had a forgettable day as the Blues' new wonderkid outshone his fellow new signings in a dull Premier League stalemate
Chelsea were brought back down to earth after their Club World Cup triumph with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The home side, who won the United States competition just last month, started on the front foot when Marc Cucurella's looping header was cleared off the line by Ismaila Sarr.
Controversy reigned in the 13th minute when Eberechi Eze's piledriver free-kick was ruled out as referee Darren England ruled for an infringement, following a VAR review, against Marc Guehi.
After being beaten for pace for Eze's effort, Robert Sanchez did well to spread himself to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta soon after, as Palace turned the screw. Although Chelsea struggled to seize control of the game, Trevoh Chalobah should have made it 1-0, only for the defender to sky his shot from six yards.
Substitute Estevao provided a much-needed spark for the west London outfit but Chelsea still found it very difficult to break down a well-organised Palace side. In the game's dying embers, Community Shield winners Palace looked the most likely to break the deadlock, with Eze unleashing a drive that stung the hands of Sanchez.
Liam Delap had half a chance to grab a late winner but his effort was easily handled by keeper Dean Henderson, and soon after, fellow substituteAndre Santos spurned a big chance, too.
In the end, both teams settled for a point but Enzo Maresca's team need to improve a great deal if they are to be considered as Premier League title challengers.
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