One player who is expected to make a significant contribution in the competition is Cole Palmer. Maresca has praised Palmer's talent, saying that he has the ability to produce something out of nothing and create something special at any moment. The England international will have the opportunity to showcase his skills on the global stage and gain experience in a new environment.
However, there were concerns about Palmer's health when he was spotted wearing a mask while getting off the plane. Maresca was asked about this and admitted that he was not 100% sure if Palmer was joking or not. Despite this, Maresca assured that Palmer is okay and has been participating in training sessions with the team.
Palmer will join other top players such as Lionel Messi, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe in the United States this month as teams compete for a significant prize pool. Chelsea's group stage consists of LAFC, Flamengo, and ES Tunis, and Maresca may not need Palmer for the opening few games.