Enzo Maresca’s Blues came out on top in Saturday evening’s London derby showdown, a cagey Premier League match decided by a first-half goal from Joao Pedro. Having struggled for form lately after a bright start to his Chelsea career,

There is a peculiar tension about cup nights in English football, and tonight’s League Cup meeting between Chelsea and Wolves at Molineux has all the hallmarks of one that could stir both unease and renewal. For Enzo Maresca’s men, the evening is not just another fixture, but a test of resilience after a bruising defeat to Sunderland.

Chelsea kick off the return of the Premier League from the international break with a trip to Nottingham Forest on October 18. The Blues signed off for the FIFA window with a superb late 2-1 win over defending champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Even though Chelsea Women have come to today’s match at Stamford Bridge unbeaten, this record doesn’t mean they’re in their best moment. Outside of a few matches where they managed to overwhelm the opposition very early on,

Frank also noted that Takai, who has returned from dealing with plantar fasciitis, has since picked up a heretofore unknown quad injury, but should be returning to On The Grass F.C. soon.