Steve Nicol criticised two ‘invisible’ Chelsea players after the Club World Cup winners were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace. Chelsea’s involvement in the Club World Cup pushed their pre-season schedule back and the Blues looked perhaps understandably off the pace against FA Cup holders Palace.

Chelsea give a debut to winger Jamie Gittens but are without defender Tosin Adarabioyo for precautionary reasons after he pulled up in training. Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella,