Chelsea midfielder Palmer finds inspiration in Maresca's style

The pair are familiar with each other from their shared history at Manchester City.

Palmer said, "I’ve only been with him about a week or two here after the Euros, but I knew him from City. He was my manager in the Under-21s at City, where we won the league together. Then he was Pep’s assistant and now he’s here.

"He’s a great guy as well. You can speak to him, you can ask him whatever.

"I think that helps you on the pitch massively."