Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer was suffering from illness and missed two days of training before the match against Leicester, explaining his struggles in the 1-0 win.
Enzo Maresca revealed that Cole Palmer was unwell in the build-up to Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Leicester City, missing two days of training due to fever and illness. Despite this, Palmer insisted on playing but saw his perfect Premier League penalty record end when Mads Hermansen saved his first-half spot-kick.
He was later substituted in the 73rd minute and went straight down the tunnel, though Maresca dismissed any controversy by stating that Palmer briefly returned. The manager reiterated the importance of fan support as Chelsea push for Champions League qualification, emphasising the difficulty of adapting to Leicester’s unexpected tactical changes.
