Before the League Cup against Lincoln City, Chelsea coach Maresca accepted a pre-match interview.

He said: "We gave some senior players some rest. We decided to make some adjustments, but we all need them to help the team this season for all the players on the court tonight."

Palmer's absence

" is still a problem that has been around these weeks. We will observe his recovery day after day to see how we can use him."

on how to avoid upset

"Try to convey all the information and the correct information to them. The key tonight is to win the confrontation, they must be prepared."