August 8th 2024.
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his concerns about Chelsea's upcoming season. He believes that Cole Palmer, who had an impressive debut season at Stamford Bridge, may not perform at the same level this year. Additionally, Carragher predicts that the newly-appointed manager Enzo Maresca will be sacked before the end of the campaign.
Despite Chelsea's struggles in the previous season, Palmer shone with 22 goals and 11 assists in 33 Premier League games. He had a great partnership with former manager Mauricio Pochettino, and was disappointed when Pochettino left his position. Now, Palmer will have to adapt to the new leadership of Maresca, who left Leicester City to join Chelsea.
Carragher acknowledges that Palmer has the potential to continue his success, but with the changes happening at Chelsea, there are no guarantees. The ex-Liverpool player also predicts that Maresca will not be able to hold onto his job at Stamford Bridge for long.
Speaking on The Overlap, Carragher stated that people tend to forget the great performances of Chelsea in the recent past, narrowly missing out on major trophies. However, with the recent change in ownership, the team has faced a lot of difficulties. They have brought in new players, but Carragher believes that Palmer is the only one who stands out.
He also pointed out that Pochettino played a significant role in Palmer's success last season, and with a new manager, things might be different. As Chelsea prepares for their first game of the season against Manchester City, Carragher is skeptical about Maresca's future at the club.
Chelsea will play one more friendly match against Inter Milan before their Premier League campaign begins. Fans can stay updated with all the latest news and analysis of the team by signing up for exclusive content. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, ensuring the security and privacy of its users.
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