Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the team's over-reliance on Cole Palmer is affecting his form as the England star goes through his driest run since moving to the London club.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media this week ahead of tonight’s match against Southampton in the league.It’s become a huge match after a terrible run of form and another

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea do not need Champions League football to convince Cole Palmer of his future at the club - but admits missing out on the top four could impact their summer transfer business.

Enzo Maresca has hinted that Cole Palmer could face an uncertain future at Chelsea if they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season.

Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer’s form is not helped by Chelsea’s reliance on him - The 22-year-old remains the club’s leading scorer this season with 14.

Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that Chelsea may be placing too much reliance on Cole Palmer and dismissed the criticism of the midfielder's body language in recent matches.

Enzo Maresca has called for the rest of his Chelsea team to step up and ease the pressure on the ‘struggling’ Cole Palmer who is ‘upset the club are not winning games’. Palmer has not found the back of the net since the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in January and has gone 13 games without providing an assist.