“The reason why we brought him] was” – Enzo Maresca shares why he didn’t sub Cole Palmer on in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Chelsea’s Carabao Cup Hopes End in 2-0 Defeat at Newcastle
A Disappointing Night for the Blues
Chelsea bowed out of the Carabao Cup with a disappointing 2-0 loss to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Having recently defeated Newcastle at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca’s heavily rotated team struggled to replicate the same success. While Mykhailo Mudryk delivered a promising performance on the left wing, he was one of the few who could hold his head high. Meanwhile, Axel Disasi had a tough night in defense, sparking frustration among fans who voiced their dissatisfaction with his performance.
Maresca’s Decision to Bench Cole Palmer
One of the standout decisions from the game was keeping Cole Palmer on the bench, despite many considering him one of the Premier League’s most promising players. Maresca explained that he chose to leave Palmer out due to the solid performances of Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku. In his post-game comments to Football London, Maresca stated, “Simply because I think Joao [Felix] and Christo [Nkunku] were doing very good… there was no need to change.”
Preparing for Manchester United After Ten Hag’s Departure
Looking ahead, Chelsea will shift focus to their crucial weekend clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford. With Erik ten Hag recently sacked, the match now presents added challenges for the Blues. As a boyhood fan of United, Palmer will likely be motivated to make an impression, potentially helping Chelsea secure a significant away victory in what promises to be an intense showdown.
