Maresca: Palmer's Drought Mental, Chelsea to Recover

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca maintains that Cole Palmer's 16-game goal drought is due to mental, not tactical or technical, factors, and stresses that Palmer remains the same player who scored 14 goals in his first 23 matches. Maresca refutes claims that his tactical setup is to blame and highlights that Palmer continues to get scoring chances. He praised Nicolas Jackson for ending his own goalless run in a recent victory over Everton and commended goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for overcoming adversity. The manager noted that Chelsea have dropped from second to sixth in the Premier League during Palmer's dry spell, but Champions League qualification is still possible. Maresca acknowledged the team's reliance on Palmer and said he is working to address the pressure on his young stars. He remains confident that with continued support, Palmer and the squad will soon return to scoring form.