Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer will miss the match due to a groin injury, along with Benoit and Romeo. However, the rest of the team is okay and ready to play. Maresca emphasized the importance of finding alternative solutions when key players are out, and expressed hope that the team can find a suitable replacement for Palmer.

Maresca also discussed the possibility of starting summer signings Liam Delap and Joao Pedro together, which has raised some eyebrows among Chelsea fans. He explained that the team has undergone many changes in the past season, and he is open to exploring different options.

Maresca expressed his satisfaction with the current squad, which is performing well and in contention for the league title. He acknowledged that the transfer window is still open, and anything can happen in the final few days.

Regarding the potential signing of Alejandro Garnacho, Maresca revealed that he sees the Manchester United star as a winger and is keeping an eye on his situation. Garnacho is currently taking his medical and Maresca is optimistic about the possibility of him joining the team.