Enzo Maresca says Chelsea do not need Champions League football to convince Cole Palmer of his future at the club - but admits missing out on the top four could impact their summer transfer business.

Chelsea’s over-reliance on Cole Palmer is affecting his form, manager Enzo Maresca said Monday, with the England star going through his driest run since moving to the London club. Palmer hasn’t scored in his last six games and his last assist came 13 matches ago.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has a 100% chance of keeping his job for the rest of the season, despite the Blues' recent stretch of mediocrity, director Jonathan Goldstein said.