Despite the setback, Maresca remains confident that Chelsea can succeed without Palmer. He believes that the team has the depth and talent to perform well, even without their midfield playmaker. Maresca also praised the team's resilience and ability to adapt to new situations, saying that it's a testament to the team's quality and character.

Maresca also discussed the upcoming match against Burnley, stating that it will be a different game from their previous win against Wolves. He believes that Chelsea will need to use a different strategy and tactics to overcome the challenge. Maresca also touched on the surprise recall of defender Axel Disasi to the senior squad, saying that Disasi is still a Chelsea player and is currently helping the second team.

Regarding goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who has been linked with a possible departure in January, Maresca stated that he had spoken with Jorgensen at the beginning of the season but had not discussed the issue recently. Maresca attributed Jorgensen's desire for more minutes to a normal part of a player's career, especially for those who are not playing as frequently.