Maresca relaxed about Chelsea’s poor run of form

Cole Palmer is set to start against Everton today

- By ROBERT O’CONNOR

CHELSEA head coach Enzo Maresca said he will not let a disappointing run of results force him into ripping up his plans for the season.

The Londoners have stumbled into December with two defeats and a draw that have brought about a frank reassessment of the team’s Premier League title credentials, as well as denting their European ambitions.

A strong run last month had lifted them to second and seemed to have installed them as the likeliest challengers to leaders Arsenal at the top, earning Maresca November's manager of the month award.

But the euphoria created by the stunning 3-0 win over Barcelona and brave resistance with 10 men when drawing 1-1 with the Gunners has evaporated.