Palmer’s Struggles in a Central Role

• Cole Palmer started the season strong but has just three goals and zero assists in his last 11 games.
• Playing centrally as a No. 10 has made it easier for defenders to shut him down.
• Moving him back to the right wing could give him more space and revive his creativity.

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No Striker, No Goals

• Chelsea failed to sign a true No. 9 in both the summer and January windows.
• Nicolas Jackson, their only striker, has been inconsistent and is now injured.
• With no recognised striker left, Chelsea are struggling to convert chances.

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Maresca’s Rigid System Exposed

• The 4-2-3-1 setup has been figured out by opponents.
• Maresca refuses to adapt, leaving struggling players like Fernandez and Madueke in the XI.
• Loaned-out players like Joao Felix and Renato Veiga are thriving elsewhere.

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Goalkeeper Issues Continue

• Robert Sanchez has five errors leading to goals and was finally dropped.
• New starter Filip Jorgensen has conceded four goals in two games.
• Until Chelsea find a stable No. 1, defensive struggles will continue.

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Maresca’s Post-Christmas Slump

• At Leicester, his win rate dropped from 84% to 56% after Christmas.
• At Chelsea, his win rate has fallen from 67% to 30% since Christmas.

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Club Legends Call Out Chelsea’s Decline

• Frank Leboeuf: “The team gave up. That was unprofessional.”
• William Gallas: “This squad isn’t good enough for top four.”
• John Obi Mikel: “This is Chelsea, not Leicester. We should be in the Champions League, not talking about a two-year project!”

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