Overview

• Multiple outlets on September 24 cited Indy Kaila’s X post and Fichajes in reporting that Cole Palmer is dissatisfied with his tactical role under Enzo Maresca.
• Chelsea have not confirmed the claims, which include an allegation from the Indy Kaila post that some players view Maresca as arrogant and that ownership is aware.
• Palmer is managing a groin issue after being substituted in the first half of the 2-1 defeat at Manchester United and missing the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Lincoln City on September 23.
• CaughtOffside notes the team’s poor start has increased scrutiny on Maresca despite recent Conference League and Club World Cup titles.
• Pundit Chris Sutton, via BBC Sport and reported by Football Insider, criticized Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation after Robert Sanchez’s red card and Filip Jorgensen’s unconvincing cup display.