Chelsea are eagerly anticipating the resumption of Premier League action after claiming a morale-boosting - and potentially momentum-shifting - victory over Liverpool earlier this month. The Blues have struggled with consistency this season, dropping points in four of their first seven league matches and conceding 13 goals in 10 games across all competitions.

Injuries have hit the squad hard, with Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, and Liam Delap among the notable absentees. Discipline has also been an issue, as Chelsea have received four red cards in under a month. Yet, there are several reasons for optimism. Moises Caicedo has begun the campaign in commanding, standout form, while Brazilian youngster Estevao is beginning to reveal glimpses of the world-class talent he promises to become, particularly with his eye-catching cameo - and last-minute winner - against Liverpool. Still, with rhythm hard to come by, key players sidelined, and defensive weaknesses remaining, Chelsea face several challenges ahead of their trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Here, Express Football takes a look at the latest updates surrounding the club.

Enzo Maresca maintains he has no regrets about the red card he received during...