Chelsea's atmosphere at Stamford Bridge is more complex subject than simply blaming those in attendance for being bad fans.

Chelsea’s default shape under Maresca is easily identifiable and widely known - but the Italian’s ‘line of six’ is a situational tactic

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said his team aims to score “when we need to” after supporters jeered their blunted efforts during Sunday’s narrow win over second-bottom Leicester. The 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge made for difficult watching at times with Chelsea committed rigidly to Maresca’s method of keeping the ball and slowing down the play – even when chances arose to hit one of the Premier League’s most porous defences on the break.

Chelsea will get "better and better" because of the "amazing" coaching of Enzo Maresca, insists Blues defender Levi Colwill. In his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge, Maresca has Chelsea fourth in the Premier League but they have suffered disappointing exits in both domestic cups.

Enzo Maresca has defended Chelsea's style of play after the Italian found himself under fire ahead of Thursday's UEFA Conference League clash with Copenhagen. "Football always evolves," said Maresca,