'It's difficult' – Enzo Maresca explains the Cole Palmer problem that is a big problem for Joao Félix
Enzo Maresca has admitted that he faces a big dilemma when choosing between his freely scoring attacking midfielders.
Cole Palmer, Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku have delivered impressive performances this season.
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However, Félix has been limited to just three Premier League starts since signing from Atlético de Madrid in the summer.
The Portuguese playmaker took his tally for the season to seven goals on Saturday with a brace against Morecambe in the FA Cup.
After the game, maresca He was asked if he wanted more from Felix to give him more playing time.
In response, the Blues The coach explained: “No, the only thing I have said since the start of this season is that it is difficult to play with him with so many attacking players.
“In my idea, it means that if Joao plays, it means that Cole (Palmer) does not play. Or, if Joao plays, he has to play with Cole together, but it depends on the game.
“For me it's quite easy, we have three players but they are more or less similar: Cole, Joao and Christopher Nkunku.
“Joao played a few games, Christopher also played and they both started against Ipswich and they played against Southampton, they played against Leicester.
“Some games they can both play together, but not all because each game is a little different.”
Nkunku He was also on the scoresheet in the 5-0 win at Stamford Bridge after missing a penalty early in the match.
The Frenchman is now tied with palmer as Chelsea's top scorer this season with 13 goals.
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Palmer did not feature against the League Two side, with all of his goals coming in the Premier League.
He has also provided six assists in his 20 league appearances this season.
The Blues are next in action at home to Bournemouth on Tuesday night before Wolves visit on January 20.
Maresca has already had to juggle European conference league with the internal commitments of your team.
Although Palmer is not registered to play in Europe, both Felix and Nkunku played for Chelsea during the league stage.
After leading the standings, the Maresca team will resume its campaign in the round of 16 in March.
