Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei are not playing in the FA Cup against Morecambe tomorrow because he does not want to threaten their chances of leaving this month.

Chelsea duo Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei have been removed from Chelsea's squad during the January transfer window, Enzo Maresca has confirmed.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will not jeopardise Ben Chilwell's chances of finding a new club in January by risking him against Morecambe. Saturday's FA Cup third-round meeting at Stamford Bridge will likely see Maresca call on his second string as he has done in the Carabao Cup and in the Conference League,

All change as the Blues look to avoid major third round upset against fourth-tier opposition at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's FA Cup third round tie against Morecambe has not been selected for TV broadcast. Enzo Maresca's Blues host the League Two side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with the cup time getting underway at the more traditional 3pm kick-off time.