Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca asked for "immediate" improvement from Noni Madueke, despite the winger scoring in a 3-1 win over Wolves.

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained Noni Madueke's absence from his matchday squad to face Morecambe in the FA Cup third round. The Blues went into the game during a winless run that reached four games after drawing 1-1 with Crystal Palace last weekend.

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Maresca had not reported any fitness issue for Madueke ahead of kick-off and his absence raised eyebrows, coming after he had been dropped for last month’s defeat to Fulham in what his manager called a “technical decision”.

Nevertheless, speaking at a press conference after the game, Maresca did not shy away from criticising the England international. Maresca is no stranger to demanding more from the 22-year-old, who has sometimes been dropped to the substitutes' bench or left out of a squad since the Italian's arrival.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provided insight on Noni Madueke's absence in their clash against Morecambe in the third round of the FA Cup.

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