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Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of rotation after the Chelsea head coach was criticised for making seven changes during the Blues' 2-2 draw with Qarabag in the Champions League.

Chelsea have made 85 changes in 16 matches across all competitions this season, with Maresca looking to rotate his squad after an intensive start to the new season.

The summer Club World Cup meant Chelsea had less than two weeks to prepare for the start of the Premier League season, and Maresca's side have struggled to keep players fit, with Romeo Lavia the latest injury concern after coming off a

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