{"id":36805,"date":"2025-02-24T15:52:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=36805"},"modified":"2025-02-24T15:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:52:37","slug":"enzo-maresca-cole-palmer-chelsea-overreliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/enzo-maresca-cole-palmer-chelsea-overreliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Enzo Maresca Admits Concern in Chelsea’s Overreliance on Struggling Cole Palmer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has addressed concerns over Cole Palmer\u2019s recent struggles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Palmer is without a goal since January and has gone 13 games without an assist as Chelsea\u2019s<\/a> pursuit of a top-four finish falters.<\/p>\n

Cole Palmer\u2019s Goal Drought and Chelsea\u2019s Decline<\/h2>\n

Palmer\u2019s last goal contribution came in Chelsea\u2019s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in January.<\/p>\n

Since then, the Blues have dropped from fourth to seventh in the Premier League, suffering a third consecutive defeat against Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

The England international has cut a frustrated figure on the pitch, most notably during the Villa clash, where he displayed visible disappointment after a failed attacking move.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd35 Enzo Maresca: \u201cI am not concerned about Cole Palmer and his form\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the season he can have some moments where he struggles a little bit more. With Cole, we rely on Cole for everything. We need to rely on the team. We are not worried about Cole at all\u201d. pic.twitter.com\/Ss0VnWwHxy<\/a><\/p>\n

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n