Enzo Maresca issues BRUTAL Cole Palmer message

Cameron Smith

24 Feb 2025 05:00 CST
3 min read

Enzo Maresca has brutally admitted that Chelsea rely on Cole Palmer for “everything” amid the club’s recent struggles.

The Blues have only picked up two wins in their last 10 Premier League matches and they have dropped to seventh place in the English top flight table following a woeful run of results.

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Despite an immense start to the campaign, Palmer has endured a difficult spell from an individual perspective and he is without a goal contribution in his last six games - the longest drought of his entire Chelsea career.

Nicolas Jackson’s absence through injury has impacted the England international’s effectiveness and his recent performances have sparked panic amongst Chelsea supporters.

However, when asked if he is worried by Palmer’s recent dip in form, Maresca told reporters ahead of Chelsea’s clash against Southampton: “No, I’m not concerned.

“I’m always concerned about general performances, but I’m not concerned about Cole because Cole is a human being and during the season he can have some moments where he struggles a little bit more.

“The problem is we rely on Cole for everything. I’ve said since we started, we need to rely on the team. For sure, we need big players like Cole, but we are not worried about Cole at all.”

Cole Palmer at Chelsea this season

Despite his current drought, Palmer has still racked up 14 goals and six assists in 26 Premier League appearances so far this campaign and he has created the most big chances (19) of any player in the English top flight.

His Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) currently stands at a career best of €115.5 million - the 11th highest in world football - and despite rumours of a Chelsea exit this summer, his contract at Stamford Bridge isn’t due to expire until 2033 and he is extremely unlikely to depart the west London giants.