Maresca says Palmer's exclusion was due to Chelsea's loss against Newcastle.

Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, faced a disappointing defeat at St James' Park as his team fell to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, Maresca did not feel the need to bring on Cole Palmer, a talented player, during the game.

The Magpies secured a 2-0 victory over the Blues, with Alexander Isak scoring the first goal and an own goal from Axel Disasi sealing the deal. This was a tough night for the west London club, as they were knocked out of the competition and will now look elsewhere for their first trophy under Maresca's leadership.

It was surprising to see that Maresca only made one substitution throughout the game, with Noni Madueke coming on in the second half. Palmer, on the other hand, remained on the bench despite being a strong weapon in the manager's arsenal. When asked about this decision, Maresca explained that he felt Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku were doing well and didn't see the need to bring on Palmer.

Despite the disappointing result, Maresca was happy with how his team played. They dominated possession and had 17 shots on goal, compared to Newcastle's eight. However, the Italian coach acknowledged that the most important thing is the result, which unfortunately did not go in their favor.

Maresca felt that his team was in control of the game for the first 22-23 minutes, until Newcastle scored their first goal. After that, they lost control for 10 minutes and conceded another goal. In the last 10 minutes of the first half, they had a few clear chances but were unable to convert them. In the second half, they regained control of the game but were unable to find the back of the net.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was pleased with how his team responded after their 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League just a few days prior. He noted that both teams would have learned from their previous encounter and made adjustments for this game. Howe was particularly happy with his team's performance in terms of defending and turning their regains into chances.

Overall, it was a tough night for Chelsea, but they will now shift their focus to other competitions as they continue their quest for silverware under Maresca's guidance. Meanwhile, Newcastle will move on to the next round, where they will face Brentford.

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