Maresca: Nkunku is very good but has Palmer in the same position. I regard Garnacho as a winger

Sports 8:39pm, 29 August 2025 92
At 19:30 on August 30, in the third round of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Chelsea will face Fulham at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Before the game, Blues coach Maresca attended the press conference and talked about some of the current situation of the team.

Regarding Palmer's health

-Palmer is unable to play, Badiacile and Lavia will also be absent, and other players will be fine.

Physical examination on Garnacho

—What I know is that he is nearby, I don't know where he is. He is a winger and I see him as a winger too.

About Chelsea's transfer window plan

- After the transfer window is opened, everything is possible - no matter whether the player transfers in or out, anything can happen. Will there be more signings in

?

- I said a year ago when I joined the club, I love this team, and now the team has become better, and I feel the same.

About Drapp and Joao Pedro's partner

-Last season, we were the team with the most roster changes throughout the season, so I'm looking for a different solution.

Regarding scoring 5 goals in Palmer's absence

- When Palmer is absent, we need to find different solutions, and hopefully we can do it tomorrow.

What happens if marginalized players are unable to leave the team?

—Frankly, I don't know. They train at different venues and at different times.

About Fulham's Advantages

- They are well organized and play beautifully, and their outstanding performance is no accident. Marco Silva is great, their players are great, and we need to be cautious as usual.

How long will Palmer be absent?

—We need to observe his situation every day. As for Ravia and Badiacile, I don't think they will come back immediately after the international match day, but will be closer to a comeback.

Let's talk about the team's injury situation

-I have always been worried, but as far as Ravia and Badiacile are concerned, it is normal for them to need time to recover due to the long injury time. This is how we deal with Fofana’s situation.

About Palmer is not on the English list

- I have talked with Tuchel several times, and it was Tuchel's decision. He will not be able to play tomorrow, and this is normal if there are some physical problems.

Let's talk about Lavia

- Two years ago, he did not participate in any competitions, and he played some games last year. Our goal is to get him more games this season and I don't know when he will be back.

About the Champions League draw

- We are very happy in this event, and now the draw is like this, the only thing I can say is that we are very happy in this event.

About Naples and Atlanta

- Both teams are great, Naples just won the league under Conte, and in my opinion, Atlanta has been the best Italian team in Europe for the past five or six years. I was so happy to go back to Italy and have the food there.

About Nkunku's trip to Milan

—First of all, Nkunku is a very outstanding professional player. The only problem is that he has players like Palmer in his position, so he has a hard time getting playing time.