Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says he is "happy" to not rely on Cole Palmer's goals as his side beat Southampton 4-0 in the Premier League.

Cole Palmer's dry spell in front of goal has not had an adverse effect on the Chelsea attacking midfielder's mood, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of a Premier League meeting with Leicester City.

Cole Palmer's dry spell in front of goal has not had an adverse effect on the Chelsea attacking midfielder's mood, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of a Premier League meeting with Leicester City.

Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time. On a frustrating evening for the England star, his Chelsea teammates stepped up — as demanded by their manager — to share the goals in a 4-0 thrashing of last-place Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea are overreliant on Cole Palmer. Facebook; Twitter; Email

Chelsea’s over-reliance on Cole Palmer is affecting his form, manager Enzo Maresca said Monday, with the England star going through his driest run since moving to the London club. Palmer hasn’t scored in his last six games and his last assist came 13 matches ago.

The 22-year-old forward has cut a frustrated figure and has hit his first poor run of form during his 18 months at Chelsea

Cole Palmer has now gone seven games without a goal or an assist, though his struggles did not stop Chelsea earning three points on Tuesday.

Cole Palmer saw his perfect Premier League penalty record come to an end after missing a spot kick for Chelsea against Leicester City.

Chelsea: Cole Palmer hit with sickness bug before Leicester clash as Enzo Maresca backs struggling star - Palmer has now failed to score in his last nine Chelsea appearances following a first-half pen

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer failed to score for a ninth consecutive match after missing a penalty against Leicester, but it emerged after the game that he had been struggling with illness