Enzo Maresca plans to change position for Palmer

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca wants to use Cole Palmer as a central midfielder in the new season, The Sun reports.

Cole Palmer

According to the source, Maresca wants Palmer to play not under the striker, as it was last season, but in the back eight, and if necessary, he could support his team's attack from deep.

It will be recalled that Cole Palmer joined Chelsea from Manchester City in September 2023. He played 48 matches for Chelsea and scored 27 goals and 15 assists.