Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer can show everyone how good he is by leading Chelsea in their bid for more silverware at the Club World Cup.
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Chelsea start Club World Cup campaign on MondayPalmer has become Blues' talisman Maresca backs him to shine in USAFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea manager Maresca has backed Palmer to shine at the Club World Cup this month and show fans everywhere just how good he is. The England international helped the Blues scoop the Conference League trophy in late May and will hope to win a second piece of silverware since his move to Stamford Bridge in FIFA's newly-revamped tournament.
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The likes of Lionel Messi, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe are among those playing in the United States this month and all will be keen to claim the trophy. However, Palmer ended the club season in good form as he powered Chelsea to victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final and Maresca says the 23-year-old, who he worked with as a coach previously at Manchester City, can show he belongs at the highest level with good performances this month.
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Speaking ahead of his side's opener against LAFC, Maresca said: "I've said it more than once: Cole Palmer is up there with the best players who can produce something at any moment, create something out of nothing.
"He wasn't with me on the USA tour last summer, so it will also be a chance for him to experience the environment there and to introduce himself to North America."
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Palmer will be key to Chelsea's hopes this month and he has also received praise from former midfielder Geremi, who believes the attacking midfielder is capable of "carrying" them to the title.
