Enzo Maresca warned his Chelsea players they cannot rely on Cole Palmer to “solve all our problems” as they prepare for a gruelling run of Premier League fixtures, beginning with Sunday’s meeting with Liverpool.

Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer has still got more levels to go up in his game, and vowed Chelsea will try to impose themselves on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Palmer is one of the most in-form players in Europe and was this week backed by Chelsea co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley to become a Ballon d’Or winner.