Wolves should scout Loftus-Cheek if he plays tonight

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, handed his first league start of the campaign, had put the Blues ahead in the 18th minute with a heavily deflected effort - his second goal in four days after netting in Sunday's 2-0 win over Fulham.

"I am really very anxious, not for the result but the fact that after the first goal we conceded we did not react very well".

Jota's first Premier League goal followed in quick time as Joao Moutinho knocked Willian off the ball in the Chelsea half and spread the play to Matt Doherty, who delivered a perfectly-weighted cross to the back post for the Portuguese winger to slot home from six yards out. "Of course, after this match, we lost confidence, but maybe it's better because sometimes my players show me that they have too much confidence".

"We played very well in the first half". "After the first goal - an accident because we were in full control of the match - we were suddenly another team".

The Chelsea boss will be rotating some players for the game especially with a game against Manchester City coming up next weekend. I think there is no chance, ... it's very hard to find a central midfielder technically like Fabregas.

He added: "It depends on the mentality of the team, I think".

Chelsea do not want to let the midfielder leave but understand his frustrations and feel he's been patient in waiting for a chance. I don't know why.

When asked if his side are out of the title race, he said: "As I said before, Manchester City is in another category. You can lose a match but not without a reaction".

Eden Hazard has been one of the top performing players for Chelsea this season and the Belgium worldwide will keep his place in the starting lineup.