In the end Chelsea eased past Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the weekend but their much-changed side didn't control the game and Maresca's side have to stop getting red cards. Ajax are the underdogs as they head to west London as they've struggled at the start of the season and are already nine points behind Eredivisie leaders Feyenoord.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said he favours a light touch when it comes to disciplining his young squad - just as he does when dealing with his children. The Blues have been shown red cards in each of their last four matches and in five of their last six in all competitions,

the club's problems were laid bare in Monday's 2-0 defeat at home to Brentford.