Chelsea Boss Maresca Revels In working With ‘Different’ Palmer

Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, said on Friday that he felt privileged to work with Cole Palmer despite calling him “different” from the Premier League’s other elite forwards.

In their unanticipated relegation to second place in the Premier League, Palmer has been Chelsea’s outstanding player.

With 11 goals in 15 games, the England international is Chelsea’s top scorer and has also provided six assists.

Palmer’s confidence and quality were on display once again with the cheeky chipped penalty in last weekend’s win at Tottenham.

Maresca argued that the 22-year-old has a truly unique talent because of the eye-catching moment in which case.

“Working with Cole makes me feel very privileged and proud. Cole is a different one to the rest”, the Italian said.

Chelsea take on Brentford on Sunday in West London to maintain their title-chasing pressure on Liverpool.

The Blues are four points clear of Liverpool, who are also aiming to win the Champions League.

Palmer will be key to Chelsea’s hopes of keeping pace with Liverpool and returning to Europe’s elite club competition.

Maresca, who worked with Palmer during his time in charge of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad, praised his forward’s ability to handle the pressure and expectations of being Chelsea’s main man,

“Many top players have that way”, he said. They appear to be avoiding conflict, saying that being in it gives them more freedom. It’s just their way.

They can unwind, and Cole can see that he is doing the same. Five years ago, Cole was this way, and he continues to be who he is.

When asked if Palmer was the best player currently playing in England, Maresca responded, “At this point, he could be, but England are lucky because there are so many good players, and Cole is one of them. The Premier League has a sizable roster of talented players.

“Absolutely he can be world class but as you said, he is only 22 and there are many things he can improve, including that at the moment, everyone is marking him man-to-man, but there are many things he can still improve”.

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