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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca believes Cole Palmer's goal drought stems from a mental issue, not tactical or technical deficiencies.
Palmer has struggled to find his shooting boots this season, having taken the Premier League by storm last season.
Chelsea views Saturday's match against Everton as crucial, particularly for Palmer, who aims to rediscover his scoring form.
The 22-year-old had a remarkable performance in the same fixture last season, netting four goals in Chelsea's decisive 6-0 victory at Stamford Bridge under Mauricio Pochettino.
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Maresca speaks on Palmer’s form
Maresca offered a perspective on Palmer's form, suggesting the issues might be more psychological than physical.
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Speaking at a press conference on Friday, as reported by Daily Mail, he said, “For sure, it’s mental. I don't think it's tactical, I don't think it's technical, because Cole is still the same player that scored this season with us – 14 goals in the Premier League in 20 games.
“Cole is the same one. The style of football we play is the same one. The manager is the same one. The club is the same one. So nothing changes around Cole and Cole doesn't change. It’s just mentally in this moment.
“We try always to set up our game to put our best player in a condition to be dangerous. We have done since we started. We are doing that every game.
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“If you go back game by game, he had at least every game one or two chances. It's not about how the team is playing. Again, it's the same one. If you want to see it as the team playing a different way, you've seen it that way, but the reality is not that.
“The reality is that Cole is the same, the style of play is the same, the manager is the same, the club is the same. It's just football that, in this moment, he is missing the goal. No more than that.”
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