Enzo Maresca told three Chelsea players could be crucial against Tottenham

Enzo Maresca has been told that Chelsea have three players who could be crucial if the Blues are to beat Tottenham on Saturday evening.

The west Londoners travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hoping to return to winning ways in thePremier League after their shock 2-1 defeat to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge last weekend. Spurs, meanwhile, know a win over their London rivals will propel them into second place in the league.

Interestingly, Joe Cole believes Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian could play a huge part for his former side. Speaking exclusively to Paddy Power, Cole said: “Chelsea going to Spurs has traditionally been a comfortable game for the club over the years.

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"It's the expectations at Chelsea. Tottenham are now all excited, and they're looking up at Chelsea, who are not a million miles away from Spurs, but there's a different feeling to this game.

“If Chelsea are going to beat Spurs at the weekend, you're relying on players like (Pedro) Neto, who's been brilliant, Jamie Gittens, who scored a goal and got an assist at Wolves, and Estevao. The goals will come from wide, for Chelsea, and the midfield. Enzo's been chipping in, but it's a real tough game for Chelsea.”

Maresca knows how good Tottenham can be on their day and the Italian has warned his Chelsea players to be ready. "Tottenham, I think they are doing very good," the former Leicester boss said.

"They finished last season winning the Europa League. They started very good this season and also because it's a derby for sure it would be a difficult game."

Thomas Frank is looking forward to the match himself and believes it will be a "fantastic occasion". The Dane said: "A game against Chelsea, especially a home game against Chelsea, under the floodlights tomorrow is going to be unique and special. I can't wait for it.

"The players are already looking forward to it. It's a fantastic occasion. We need the fans behind us. I know they do everything they can to try to create even more noise, make it this very difficult place to play. And as I said before, it's between us and the fans.

"The best clubs, the best teams, they're united, they're together in good times and bad times. We need to perform. We need to create energy. If we can get the energy of the fans, then it's a positive reinforcement. And that's what we need to create tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to it."