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'Up there with the best' - Cole Palmer urged to show world-class talent during Chelsea's FIFA Club World Cup campaign by Enzo Maresca

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<p>Chelsea manager Maresca has backed Palmer to shine at the Club World Cup this month and show fans everywhere just how good he is. The England international helped the Blues scoop the Conference League trophy in late May and will hope to win a second piece of silverware since his move to Stamford Bridge in FIFA's newly-revamped tournament.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The likes of Lionel Messi, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe are among those playing in the United States this month and all will be keen to claim the trophy. However, Palmer ended the club season in good form as he powered Chelsea to victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final and Maresca says the 23-year-old, who he worked with as a coach previously at Manchester City, can show he belongs at the highest level with good performances this month.</p><div data-name="DAZN" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2a657c326f3152f3/65709dfdfcc91a04075bd960/DAZN.png" class="logo" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZN</span></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfsPh/destination:https://www.dazn.com/welcome/fifa-club-world-cup" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream now</a></div>

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<p>Speaking ahead of his side's opener against LAFC, Maresca said: "I've said it more than once: Cole Palmer is up there with the best players who can produce something at any moment, create something out of nothing. </p><p>"He wasn't with me on the USA tour last summer, so it will also be a chance for him to experience the environment there and to introduce himself to North America."</p>

WHAT MARESCA SAID

<p>Palmer will be key to Chelsea's hopes this month and he has also received praise from former midfielder Geremi, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-chelsea-club-world-cup-player-tournament-award/blt9a18c8b582e4893c#csc910eaf80455e0b9" target="_blank">who believes the attacking midfielder is capable of "carrying" them to the title</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Chelsea's immediate focus will be on their Monday night clash with LAFC. New signings like Liam Delap and Mamadou Sarr have been included in the travelling party, while exciting youngsters like Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong will be hoping for opportunities to impress stateside.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER AND CHELSEA?

'Up there with the best' - Cole Palmer urged to show world-class talent during Chelsea's FIFA Club World Cup campaign by Enzo Maresca | Goal.com

Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer can show everyone how good he is by leading Chelsea in their bid for more silverware at the Club World Cup.

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