Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the team's over-reliance on Cole Palmer is affecting his form as the England star goes through his driest run since moving to the London club.

Palmer will be an easy pick for new England manager Thomas Tuchel when he names his first squad for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia this month. Chelsea might not be the chaotic mess threatened by their transfer activity and squad management in recent years but they’re no model of consistency either.

Chelsea Routs Southampton 4-0 on Frustrating Night for Cole Palmer. Brighton and Palace Win Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time. On a frustrating evening for the England star ...

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has vowed to return to his best as his slump in form continues – but boss Enzo Maresca isn’t concerned in the slightest. The Blues leapfrogged above Manchester

Enzo Maresca is ready to deploy Cole Palmer in the UEFA Conference League in a sign of just how seriously the London club are taking

Enzo Maresca is ready to deploy Cole Palmer in the UEFA Conference League in a sign of just how seriously the London club are taking the tournament.England rising star Palmer could start after previously being left out of all of Chelsea's previous Conference League games following the play-offs in August,

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer has edged out Cristiano Ronaldo, Jude Bellingham and other football superstars to an award voted for by British adults.

Chelsea wasn’t so reliant on Cole Palmer this time ... Another loss for Bournemouth, another win for Brighton Bournemouth is a more unlikely contender for Champions League qualification ...

Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time ... the latest being a 2-1 reverse at Brighton after Danny Welbeck scored the 75th-minute winner — three minutes after coming off the bench.

(John Walton/PA via AP) Brighton and Hove Albion's Joao Pedro ... (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP) Chelsea wasn't so reliant on Cole Palmer this time. On a frustrating evening for the England star ...