Enzo Maresca and Jose Mourinho delivered different verdicts on Alejandro Garnacho after Chelsea’s 1-0 win against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

Mourinho made his return to Stamford Bridge as Richard Rios’ own goal in the first half sealed the victory for Chelsea.

Garnacho, meanwhile, was handed his second start for Chelsea since his £40 million move from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.

However, the Argentina international was only able to show glimpses of promise before he was replaced by Jamie Gittens in the 61st minute.

Speaking after the game, Mourinho said he felt both Garnacho and Malo Gusto were ‘struggling’ before they were brought off by Maresca.

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