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Chelsea boss Maresca revels in working with ‘different’ Palmer

AFP | London

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said yesterday he felt privileged to work with Cole Palmer after labelling him as “different” to the Premier League’s other star forwards.

Palmer has been Chelsea’s outstanding player in their unexpected rise to second place in the Premier League.

With 11 goals in 15 games, the England international is Chelsea’s top scorer and has also provided six assists.

Palmer’s confidence and quality were on display once again with the cheeky chipped penalty in last weekend’s win at Tottenham.

It was the kind of eye-catching moment that Maresca claimed as evidence that the 22-year-old is a truly unique talent.

“I feel very proud and privileged to work with Cole. Cole is a different one to the rest,” the Italian said.

Chelsea host west London neighbours Brentford on Sunday looking to keep up the pressure on Liverpool in the title race.

The Blues are four points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand, and are also looking to qualify for the Champions League. Palmer will be key to Chelsea’s hopes of keeping pace with Liverpool and returning to Europe’s elite club competition.

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