Chelsea: Enzo Maresca hits back in row with Crystal Palace over Trevoh Chalobah loan recall - Maresca explains Blues decision and denies Palace claim

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says his players should not be embarrassed by criticism that they go down easily to try and influence decisions after claiming the club received a written apology from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for not being awarded a penalty this month.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims the PGMOL have been in contact to issue an apology after a decision went against them, thought to be a penalty call in the draw with Crystal Palace

Chelsea fans have erupted at the club over the treatment of Cobham academy product Trevoh Chalobah under Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea are prepared to sell three defenders in order to execute a deal to bring Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi back to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says his side received a written apology from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after the Blues were denied a penalty earlier this season.

Every few seasons, Crystal Palace fans fall into the same trap: They fall in love with a loan player from Chelsea. First it was Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Then it was Michy Batshuayi (the first time round when he could actually score goals). Then it was Conor Gallagher.

Chelsea 's links to Garnacho have cast doubt on the future of the Joao Felix, who has struggled to settle since his permanent move from Atletico Madrid in the summer. But Maresca was also adamant the Portuguese international was not for sale in this window.

Chelsea got their first win in six Premier League matches with a 3-1 victory over Wolves on Monday night, but goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is again under the microscope after another error

Chelsea have recalled centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace as they look to bolster their defensive options for the second half of the season.

Felix, 25, joined Chelsea for a reported £46million from Atletico Madrid last summer but has struggled for sufficient game time under Enzo Maresca since signing his six-year deal at Stamford Bridge.