Maresca: Palmer will return soon, Caicedo did not start to protect him

 7:21pm, 22 November 2025
At 20:30 on November 22, in the 12th round of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Chelsea will play Burnley away. Before the game, Blues coach Maresca said in an interview with TNT that it is very important to maintain the momentum.

About this game

- It's always important to keep the momentum going, but every game is different and every one is tough. We need to take it game by game.

Regarding Palmer's absence

- Losing him has been really tough for us, especially in the last few games. The absence of a player like Palmer is always difficult for the team, but he will be back soon.

About Wesley Fofana not making the list

- just to manage and protect him. He's in great shape now and we're very happy with that.

About Caicedo being on the bench

- This has nothing to do with the games against Barcelona and Arsenal. He did not start because he only returned from the Ecuador national team on Thursday night and only conducted light training yesterday. This is to protect him.

On my 50th Premier League game at Chelsea

- I'm delighted. It's great to be joining such a great club and I'm excited about what we can do.

About Burnley

- This is a huge challenge. First of all, they are a good team, they won the Championship last season under the same coach, and they are performing very well this season, working hard in every game. So this game will definitely not be easy.