Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has responded to Wayne Rooney's criticism of his rotation policy.

The ex-Manchester United captain said earlier this week that Chelsea's senior players should "question" Maresca's team selections after the Italian made seven changes for Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw at Qarabag.

Rooney also believes Maresca's players will be unhappy at the "chopping and changing", but for the second time this week, the ex-England captain's claims have been challenged publicly.

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Following Liverpool's midweek Champions League win over Real Madrid, Reds captain Virgil van Dijk awkwardly hit back at Rooney face-to-face about the pundit's criticism of his leadership.

And now Maresca has hit back at Rooney over his rotation strategy ahead of Chelsea's Premier League home game against Wolves on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

Maresca said: "I already said many times that we are in an era where anyone can say what they want. I completely respect [it].

Image: Wayne Rooney (right) says Chelsea's senior players should "question" Enzo Maresca's rotation policy