Enzo Maresca has come to the defense of Cole Palmer after his penalty miss in Chelsea's victory over Leicester City.

Cole Palmer’s flawless record from the penalty spot finally came to an end after the Chelsea star fluffed his lines against Leicester City. The 22-year-old’s form has tailed off in recent weeks and he had gone eight games without a goal heading into Sunday’s match against the relegation threatened Foxes.

Cole Palmer's perfect penalty record came to an end when his spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Mads Hermansen during Chelsea's clash with Leicester City.