Chelsea boss Maresca has new positional plans for Palmer

Palmer excelled for Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino last season in a wide role.

However, Maresca has different plans and sees the former Manchester City trainee as a central talent.

The Italian wants to build Chelsea's midfield around Palmer and intends to employ him in a prime No10 role.

Maresca wants to field a system of a lone centre-forward with Palmer playing off the man upfront in a central position.