The Blues had another fine chance to boost their UCL hopes but underdelivered in what's been a rough patch for Enzo Maresca's men

Chelsea needed some last-gasp captain’s heroics from Reece James to avoid a galling defeat by Bournemouth in a Premier League thriller at Stamford Bridge. The Blues skipper came off the bench to dispatch a stoppage-time free-kick and rescue a dramatic share of the spoils for his side in a pulsating 2-2 tie after they had been stunned by a spirited fightback.

Reece James has discussed the 'negatives' in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth as the Blues captain highlighted a key problem with his side.

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old will boost Chelsea's squad after injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile limited head coach Enzo Maresca 's options in defence.

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace.

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.

That is how far you have to go back to find the last time Chelsea named the same back-four in successive Premier League games. Eleven League matches have come and gone since then, the first half of them spent charging to the brink of title contention and the second in alarming decline,

Maybe Chelsea will address it.'