Enzo Maresca Unfazed by Cole Palmer's Recent Struggles: A Deep Dive into Chelsea's Current Form

Chelsea's Recent Performance

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his lack of concern regarding Cole Palmer's recent form and body language. Despite the England international's struggles, Maresca remains focused on the team's overall performance.

Cole Palmer's Dip in Form

Palmer, a 22-year-old forward, has not scored in his last six matches across all competitions and has failed to register an assist in his past 13 matches. However, his 2024 statistics show 26 goals and 13 assists, a Chelsea record, surpassing any other Premier League player during that period.

Maresca's Perspective

Maresca addressed Palmer's performance ahead of Chelsea's match against Southampton at Stamford Bridge. He stated, "No, I am not concerned about him." He emphasized that everyone has challenging moments during the season and highlighted Palmer's frustration with the team's lack of victories.

Team Reliance on Palmer

Maresca acknowledged that Chelsea often relies heavily on Palmer to be the match-winner. He stressed the importance of team performance, stating, "We need to rely on the team for everything."

Injury Update

Maresca also provided updates on the team's injury status, confirming that goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen will start despite a recent error, and defender Trevoh Chalobah will be out for a week to 10 days.

Looking Ahead

As Chelsea prepares for their upcoming matches, Maresca's calm approach and focus on collective effort will be crucial in turning their season around.