Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca insisted he was “happy” with Cole Palmer’s reaction after the forward missed a critical chance in his side’s defeat at Aston Villa. The slump in form continued for the visitors at Villa Park, with Marco Asensio’s brace confining them to a 2-1 defeat after an early strike from Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca, has spoken about Cole Palmer’s performance in their 2-1 Premier league defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. It was Chelsea’s fifth defeat in nine league games and a missed opportunity to climb up to fourth in the league table.

Chelsea have been sent a major warning over the future of Cole Palmer after Enzo Maresca's side fell out of a title race.