Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained Noni Madueke's absence from his matchday squad to face Morecambe in the FA Cup third round.

The latter had the best chance of the first-half when the Blues were awarded a penalty after Morecambe skipper Yann Songo’o handled Felix’s cross. Despite the protests, the decision stood and that would have been the case even if VAR was in operation.

Chelsea hosted Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in the third round of the FA Cup, and ran out comfortable 5-0 winners. Tosin and Joao Felix both scored twice in the game along with a goal from