Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's recent struggles on the pitch are "a mental thing", says boss Enzo Maresca. The England international, 22, has not scored in 16 games - having netted 14 times in his first 23 games of the season. Chelsea have slipped from second place to sixth - and out of the Champions League places - in that time.

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said.

Palmer has gone 16 games without scoring for the club, having started the campaign with 14 goals in 23 appearances.