The Englishman's comments after the Conference League final had been interpreted by some as a dig at Maresca's style of play.

Enzo Maresca said he has challenged Cole Palmer to be more creative and "take initiative" after the England playmaker claimed ...

Maresca asks Palmer to take ‘initiative' after Blues star said he was ‘sick of going backwards or sideways’ during Conference ...

Enzo Maresca has challenged Cole Palmer to take more responsibility and initiative to address the boredom the Chelsea star ...

Palmer appeared critical of the side’s approach in their victory in the UEFA Conference League final last month.

Enzo Maresca has played down fears that Cole Palmer is ill and confirmed the playmaker is fit for Chelsea ’s Club World Cup ...

Liam Delap completed a £30m move to Chelsea, where he reunites with former Man City colleagues Cole Palmer and Enzo Maresca; ...

Enzo Maresca said he has challenged Cole Palmer to be more creative and "take initiative" after the England playmaker claimed he was "sick of going backwards or sideways" during the Conference ...

Palmer expressed ... with Cole [today] and I said to him that I really like the way he was in terms of taking responsibility, taking the initiative on the ball,” said Maresca.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has challenged Cole Palmer to take the initiative in more games after their winning start at the Club World Cup. Palmer appeared critical of the side’s approach in ...

Read his archive here and follow him on Twitter: @JamesOlley. Enzo Maresca said he has challenged Cole Palmer to be more creative and "take initiative" after the England playmaker claimed he was ...