Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter

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Enzo Maresca will conduct his first news conference in London after being appointed Chelsea manager two months ago.

It’s an unusual state of affairs but the new manager, who joined in a £10m deal from Leicester, saw his initial unveiling cancelled due to concerns that questions about an Enzo Fernandez racism storm could threaten to overshadow what is normally a celebration for a new coach.

Maresca will speak before of a match against his former employers Manchester City, where he acted as Pep Guardiola’s assistant and built his reputation.

For many in the media who weren’t on the club’s US tour, this will be a first chance to meet the Italian and learn more about his temperament.

But he will face questions about Chelsea’s treatment of Conor Gallagher.

The England international midfielder is in limbo after his £33m move to Atletico Madrid stalled due to a deal for Chelsea to sign striker Samu Omorodion in the opposite direction collapsing.

The Spanish side must raise funds to buy Gallagher, who was pictured in the Spanish club’s stadium last weekend, but is now in limbo while back at the club’s Cobham training ground.

There is also the question about the stockpiling of players more generally, with Chelsea boasting around 55 players on their books.