

Once sitting comfortably in second place as recently as December, Chelsea have since endured a worrying slide down the table. Now positioned in seventh, the Blues are part of an incredibly tight race for European qualification, with only seven points separating third from tenth in the standings.
Amid Chelsea’s struggles, Palmer has looked increasingly frustrated, prompting speculation about whether he will remain at the club if they fail to finish in the top four. Moreover, the English star has also been experiencing one of his toughest spells since joining the club. He has failed to find the back of the net in his last five Premier League appearances and has not registered an assist since early December.
Despite the growing uncertainty, Maresca remains confident that his players, including Palmer, are fully committed to Chelsea’s long-term project.