Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confessed his team leans too much on midfielder Cole Palmer, who’s hit a rough patch after a strong start. Palmer, signed from Manchester City last year, was once Chelsea’s top performer but has recently struggled to shine. Maresca told reporters: “We rely on Palmer for everything – but we need to trust the whole team, not just him.”
The manager linked Chelsea’s recent goal-scoring troubles to Palmer’s slump, saying the entire squad must improve. “He’s a top player, but we’re not worried about him – we need all players to step up,” Maresca added. Fans have grown frustrated as Chelsea’s attack has stalled in key games.
Palmer is still set to start in Tuesday’s must-win match against Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Maresca hopes the team – not just one player – will rally to turn their season around