Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca admitted he must continue to "protect players" if they are to remain battling on all fronts this season.The Blues head to Wolves on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup fourth round looking to produce a response after their winning run was ended by a last-gasp Premier League defeat to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca admitted he must continue to "protect players" if they are to remain battling on all fronts this season.The Blues head to Wolves on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup fourth round looking to produce a response after their winning run was ended by a last-gasp Premier League defeat to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.