Chelsea, Maresca and the Champions League DilemmaChelsea’s Champions League Battle and Palmer’s FutureEnzo Maresca is adamant that Chelsea’s chances of retaining Cole Palmer do not hinge on

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.

Cole Palmer is the talk of the town at the moment, and for once it’s not for good reasons. Manager Enzo Maresca has already been asked about it multiple times, and in the embargoed section of yesterday’s press conference he revealed something interesting which he thinks proves that Palmer isn’t giving up on his team yet: “Absolutely [Cole is committed].

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says the club will sit down to discuss Cole Palmer's future at the end of the season.

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.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer hasn't scored or assisted a goal in six matches, and the Blues have won just twice in their last 10 games - putting their Champions League hopes in danger

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.