Despite the many injuries affecting the first team, Enzo Maresca has led Chelsea to a respectable seventh place in the Premier League after seven rounds. However, the club's new signings have not had as much playing time as some fans might have hoped.

One of the new signings, Estevao, has shown promise, scoring a goal in his last game against Liverpool. However, he has played only a total of 341 minutes across nine games in all competitions, and it remains to be seen how he will develop as a player.

Another new signing, Alejandro Garnacho, has been used sparingly, playing only 11 minutes in his debut against Brentford. He has been benched for several games, and there has been no clear explanation from Maresca as to why.

Jamie Gittens, a new winger, has looked exciting in possession, but has not received a fair crack of the whip in terms of minutes on the pitch. Similarly, Jorrel Hato, a Dutch youngster, has impressed in the few games he has played, but has been limited to appearances as a left-back.

Facundo Buonanotte, an Argentinian player, appears to be struggling to find his footing at the club. He was left out of the squad for the first three Premier League matches and has since been benched for several games.

By contrast, Joao Pedro, a Brazilian striker, has enjoyed a strong start to the season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in his seven Premier League appearances. He has played more minutes than any other new signing and has built up a rhythm that has not been afforded to his teammates.