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Maresca still has decisions to make in his starting XI before Chelsea host Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener.

Three players impressed the manager whilst there were also three losers from the contest.

Delap scored his first Chelsea goal v AC Milan.

(Credit: Hasan Karim – Breaking Media)

Liam Delap

Despite starting the match as a substitute, Liam Delap made an impact when he stepped onto the pitch.

Chelsea’s summer signing confidently dispatched a penalty before sweeping home from inside the penalty area with one of the last actions of the game.

Maresca will have to find a way to keep both striker’s happy at the club, but Pedro is guaranteed to be starting against Palace.

Estevao

A fine second half cameo from 18-year-old Estevao, whose flair wowed the Chelsea support and showed Maresca what quality he has at his disposal.

Gittens will need to improve those stats otherwise players like Estevao will be waiting to take his place.

Robert Sanchez

The goalkeeper did not have much to do throughout the match, but Robert Sanchez was beaten at his near post for the AC Milan goal.

Sanchez should have covered his near post to greater effect and saved the effort.

The Spaniard faced criticism for his performances last season and Chelsea have been looking at a new goalkeeper this summer, so Sanchez is under pressure in-between the sticks.

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