Maresca Press Conference | Lincoln City vs Chelsea | Carabao Cup 3rd Round | Chelsea FC 25/26

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• 0:00OtherEnzo MarescaMaresca provides an update on Cole Palmer's fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup match, stating he is being assessed day-by-day.
• 0:21OtherEnzo MarescaMaresca clarifies that Cole Palmer's groin injury is being managed day-by-day and surgery is not currently considered.
• 1:50OtherEnzo MarescaMaresca discusses the impact of playing with 10 men after an early red card, highlighting the difficulty for any team.
• 3:21OtherEnzo MarescaMaresca responds to comments about Chelsea's defense, emphasizing the team's improvement and the goal to close the gap with top teams.
• 4:55OtherEnzo MarescaMaresca reiterates that surgery is not currently on the table for Cole Palmer's groin issue, focusing on day-by-day management.
• 5:18OtherEnzo MarescaMaresca provides updates on Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile, who partially trained, and Moi and Joao, who are managing minor long-standing issues.
• 6:37OtherEnzo MarescaMaresca discusses the challenge of managing multiple injuries and the potential for academy players to get a chance due to the schedule.

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