This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘The Club Knows What I Think’—Enzo Maresca Issues Brutal Chelsea Transfer Plea. Enzo Maresca has challenged Chelsea to sign a new centre back this summer to replace the injured Levi Colwill, insisting his current options are not suitable for the role.

The Senegalese striker is no longer in the coach's plans, just two weeks before the summer transfer window closes.Nicolas Jackson / Chelsea FCNicolas Jackson is no longer part of Enzo Maresca's plans

Enzo Maresca believes Chelsea have a stronger squad than last season, but has stopped short of calling them title contenders. The Blues started Maresca’s first campaign in charge in fine form, only to tail off in the middle of the season and eventually finish fourth.