Cole Palmer has been pivotal for Chelsea this season, contributing to nearly half of the team's goals. Coach Enzo Maresca admitted his importance, stating, 'We rely on Cole because he's a big player.' His potential absence poses concern, as he has both scored and assisted 20 Premier League goals, which echoes Chelsea's over-dependency on him for offensive creativity. Despite this, Maresca believes the team can adapt with other players stepping up in case of his injury.'
The Chelsea manager highlighted the physical toll on Palmer after a tough matchup against Bournemouth, stating, 'The first half [of the last game] they kicked him so he didn't train today.' This physicality has inherent risks for a player who has barely missed matches since his arrival. The team is preparing for possible scenarios, needing to find solutions if Palmer cannot recover quickly and is sidelined.'
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