Despite losing to Newcastle, Enzo Maresca claims there was “no need” to put on Cole Palmer.

Chelsea News reports that following Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the League Cup last night, manager Enzo Maresca came under fire. His choice to keep Cole Palmer on the bench as the Blues were having trouble turning the tide of the game drew criticism…. CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️

Chelsea’s chances for domestic silverware dwindled after the defeat, which left fans questioning why Maresca chose to keep Palmer on the sidelines.

Many saw the League Cup as a potential opportunity for the club to secure a trophy this season.

Supporters argued that Palmer, who has shown his capability to make impactful plays, might have been the solution Chelsea needed to push for a comeback.

Maresca’s single substitution during the game also raised eyebrows.

In response, Maresca defended his approach, stating that the duo of Joao Felix and Christo Nkunku performed well and didn’t warrant a replacement.

When questioned in his post-match press conference, he said: “No, no, no [there was not a reason why he didn’t bring Palmer on]. Simply because I think Joao [Felix] and Christo [Nkunku] were doing very good.”

Despite Maresca’s reasoning, some supporters still believe the coach should have made a bold decision by adding Palmer into the mix to improve Chelsea’s attack.CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️