Steve Nicol criticised two ‘invisible’ Chelsea players after the Club World Cup winners were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace. Chelsea’s involvement in the Club World Cup pushed their pre-season schedule back and the Blues looked perhaps understandably off the pace against FA Cup holders Palace.

Chelsea was held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday in the team's first competitive match as the club world champion. A month after stunning Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final,