Enzo Maresca has played down any worries surrounding Cole Palmer's frustrated response after being taken off during Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. He was on the ball and off the ball, pressing, he was very good," Maresca stated when questioned about Palmer's reaction following the match. The defeat compounds a difficult spell for Chelsea, who have managed just a single victory from their previous six Premier League fixtures. Five facts about the Premier League | PA/GETTY/REUTERS/GBNEWS Palmer was seen having words with assistant manager Willy Caballero before eventually taking his seat on the bench. Chelsea's struggles continue as they remain in fifth position in the Premier League table following this latest setback.

Source: BBC December 28, 2025 12:02 UTC