Enzo Maresca received a public vote of confidence from the Chelsea hierarchy earlier this week and it has gone down well with the 45-year-old.

Chelsea co-owner Jonathan Goldstein insists head coach Enzo Maresca, who is under increasing pressure, will remain in charge until the end of the season. Maresca inked a five-year contract when he joined this summer and oversaw an excellent start which had Chelsea touted as outside contenders for the Premier League title in December.

Chelsea director Jonathan Goldstein has issued a rare statement concerning the future of head coach Enzo Maresca following the Blues' poor run of form. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.