Maresca said Chelsea have to rely on Palmer ‘for everything’
Enzo Maresca has stated he is not concerned about Cole Palmer's form despite the England forward's six-game goalless streak, which coincides with Chelsea's poor run of form. Maresca acknowledged that Chelsea's over-reliance on Palmer may be contributing to his struggles, but emphasized that the team's issues are broader. Palmer's frustration was evident during Chelsea's recent defeat to Aston Villa, but Maresca believes the team needs to improve overall rather than focusing solely on Palmer. Chelsea currently sit seventh in the Premier League and face the prospect of missing out on Champions League qualification. Maresca remains confident that a win against Southampton could reignite their campaign, but stressed that Palmer's form is key to their chances.
