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.
This was the weekend when Nottingham Forest strengthened their position in the scrap for the Champions League places by beating Manchester City, Liverpool survived a scare against Southampton, Cole Palmer’s struggles continued but Chelsea beat Leicester City,
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens question why Enzo Maresca said Chelsea will ask Cole Palmer if he is still "happy" if they fail to qualify for the Champions 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.
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Palmer set for Europe return as Chelsea face Copenhagen
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Chelsea's Palmer, Chalobah in contention against Copenhagen
Chelsea hold on to win 1st leg in Copenhagen
The competition favourites had to wait until a minute into the second half to take the lead, when Reece James fired a low shot from distance that found its way past København goalkeeper Diant Ramaj. Chelsea then doubled their advantage in the 65th minute courtesy of an emphatic strike from substitute Enzo Fernández following a pass form Tyrique George.
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
Who are you and what have you done with Cole Palmer? The Chelsea talisman continued his poor run of form against Leicester, but in a way no one was expecting, by missing a penalty. Jadon Sancho
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