Enzo Maresca has called for an end to Josh Acheampong’s contract stand-off, insisting the highly-rated youngster needs to be playing regular football - and that Chelsea are desperate to keep him.

Enzo Maresca admitted it is “a shame” that highly-rated Cobham graduate Josh Acheampong is not involved in Chelsea’s first-team squad due to the situation around his contract, and added that he hopes a resolution can be found between the defender and the club soon.

Enzo Maresca has revealed his disappointment towards Chelsea's decision to block young defender Josh Acheampong from playing at any level while negotiations over a new contract continue. It was recently revealed that Acheampong, who is wanted by Real ...