Chelsea news: How do Blues cope with Nicolas Jackson absence?

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is now expected to be out for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury.

The loss of the 23-year-old will likely be the main topic of today’s press conference as manager Enzo Maresca will react to being left strikerless – as Jackson’s deputy Marc Guiu is also out with a groin problem.

Likely replacements include Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer but options from the academy like Deivid Washington and Shim Mheuka could also be discussed.

But, although Maresca keeps denying it, Chelsea may also regret letting Joao Felix leave to join AC Milan on loan on transfer deadline day. That, incidentally, was the night when both Jackson and Guiu were injured.