Enzo Maresca said he has challenged Cole Palmer to be more creative and "take initiative" after the England playmaker claimed he was "sick of going backwards or sideways" during the Conference League final in May.

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals latest on Cole Palmer ahead of Club World Cup opener - The attacking midfielder is poised to lead Chelsea’s pursuit of Club World Cup glory

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has opened up on forward Cole Palmer as the club prepare for their first Club World Cup test.