Enzo Maresca said he has challenged Cole Palmer to be more creative and "take initiative" after the England playmaker claimed he was "sick of going backwards or sideways" during the Conference League final in May.

Speaking after Chelsea’s win over LAFC in the Club World Cup yesterday, manager Enzo Maresca had some very interesting comments about Cole Palmer and what he had told the attacker after the

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says he hopes Cole Palmer will continue to show initiative in his play after impressing in their opening win at the Club World Cup. The Blues began their tournament with a convincing victory over Los Angeles FC and the Chelsea boss was pleased with his number 10's performance.