Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has ignited a football debate by comparing Chelsea forward Cole Palmer to Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah.  While the comparison may seem bold, Maresca cites Palmer’s ability to rise in critical moments,

Cole Palmer – who is Chelsea's top scorer this season with 14 – has shown the clearest example of maturity blooming in the ranks after inspiring the team's 3-1 win over Wolves

Maresca compared Palmer's influence to Salah, pinpointing his skills that not only bring goals and assists, but also to drag his team through difficult moments

Enzo Maresca has suggested that Cole Palmer is not ‘100 per cent fit’ ahead of Chelsea ’s huge Premier League clash at Manchester City. Chelsea travel to the Etihad on Saturday evening for what could prove to be a pivotal game in the race for the top four.

Chelsea's leading scorer Cole Palmer is a doubt for Monday's Premier League clash at home to Wolves, head coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted Cole Palmer is a huge doubt for his side's clash with Wolves on Monday. The forward produced another sublime finish in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night, his 14th Premier League goal of the season.

Enzo Maresca believes England rising star Cole Palmer can do for Chelsea what Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has done for Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Enzo Maresca praises Cole Palmer, likening him to Mohamed Salah for his impact at Chelsea and goal contributions in the Premier League.

Nkunku, who has scored 13 goals, has struggled to dislodge Nicolas Jackson in attack, while Cole Palmer's form has prevented the 27-year-old from playing in attacking midfield.

Abdukodir Khusanov endured a Barclays debut that will live long in infamy, but it all turned out right in the end for Man City. Chelsea were poor.

The head coach reiterated his praise for Palmer's display during Monday's 3-1 victory over Wolves which ended a five-match winless run, in particular the way in which the 22-year-old took charge of a potentially hazardous situation to help his side see out a much-needed result.