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Enzo Maresca has said Marc Guiu is working his way into contention for minutes, with Chelsea struggling for options up front.

Guiu enjoyed a productive debut season at Chelsea following his £5million move from Barcelona, netting six goals in seven games as the Blues lifted the Conference League.

His season, however, was cut short after suffering a hamstring injury in February.

The arrivals of Delap and Joao Pedro over the summer then saw Guiu fall down the pecking order.

Guiu was sent on loan to Sunderland, but following Delap’s injury, Chelsea felt it best to recall the striker to ease the pressure on Pedro.

Maresca has yet to use Guiu since his return to the club, but admitted his application in training had improved immeasurably, and was categorical that the Spaniard would play for Chelsea this season.

“Marc is working well this week. He has worked very, very good. Much better compared to the first weeks when he came back. But for sure he is going to get minutes with us and he's going to play games.”