(Video): Why Cole Palmer’s stats dropping isn’t a problem in Maresca’s system | OneFootball

The Athletic have taken the chance during this international break to have a look at Chelsea, 7 games into this new season.

Are they actually good, or just benefitting from some lucky breaks and soft fixtures? It’s a really in depth look tactically at what’s going on as Enzo Maresca revolutionises the team.

They made really interesting points about how the whole system was set up to benefit Cole Palmer. He’s having fewer touches and making fewer passes this season than last season, but is proving even more effective in front of goal.

You can see their discussion in the clip embedded here: