November 3rd 2024.
Opponents are already recognizing the talent and skill of Chelsea player Cole Palmer, and it seems that they are willing to go to great lengths to try and stop him. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that Palmer can expect to be closely marked in future matches, and he sees it as a compliment to the young player.
Palmer has been making waves ever since his move from Manchester City last year, scoring an impressive 22 goals in the league last season and adding seven more in just nine games this season. This has caught the attention of other teams, who have been implementing special tactics to try and neutralize him. In a recent match against Liverpool, they even went so far as to assign Curtis Jones to man-mark Palmer, a strategy that proved to be effective.
Maresca was quick to recognize this and made a tactical adjustment, moving Palmer to the left wing in their next match against Newcastle. This seemed to throw off their opponents' plans, as Palmer helped set up a goal for his teammate Nicolas Jackson in a 2-1 victory for Chelsea. However, Maresca warns that Palmer will likely face similar situations in the future, such as in their upcoming match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The Italian manager acknowledges that it may be a new challenge for Palmer, who may not be used to being so closely marked. But Maresca believes that it is just a sign of Palmer's growing reputation and he is confident that the young player can handle the pressure. He also credits Palmer's growth and improvement since joining Chelsea, as he was not seen as a major threat last season but now teams are taking notice.
When asked about their upcoming match against Manchester United, Maresca had high praise for their new interim manager, Ruben Amorim. He recognizes Amorim's successful track record at Sporting and expects him to do well at Manchester United, but also cautions that it may take some time for him to adapt to the Premier League.
Despite the challenges that may come with adjusting to a new country and league, Maresca has no doubt that Amorim will be a great addition to Manchester United. As for Palmer, Maresca believes that their team's strategy of moving him to different positions to give him more space and time will continue to be effective against teams who try to man-mark him. Only time will tell how Palmer will handle this special treatment from opponents, but it is clear that he has the support and confidence of his manager.
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