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Maresca: Garnacho is a winger; Palmer/Ravia/Budy will return undecided

Hupu, August 29, Chelsea coach Maresca attended the pre-match press conference against Fulham.

About the team's injury

Palmer can't play, Badiashire and Lavia can't play, everything else is OK.

Ganacho's transfer transaction has been...? What do you think of his positioning?

I know he is here (Cobham). I don't know where he is. He is a winger, and I think he is a winger.

Will Chelsea have more transfer plans?

Anything can happen before the transfer window is closed - any transfer can happen.

Do you think the lineup still needs to be strengthened?

When I joined the club a year ago, I said that I love this team. Now the team has become better, and my feelings are still the same.

After Palmer was injured, will Drapp and Pedro appear more together?

Last season, we were the team with the most changes in the starting roster throughout the season. Our plans are different, so the same is true at the moment. I am looking for different solutions.

You scored 5 goals last Friday without Palmer. Do you think Chelsea’s firepower is enough?

I think 100%, I have said it many times, and I am absolutely sure that when there was Palmer, Chelsea was a better and better team. But when Cole is out, we need to find different solutions, and hopefully we can do it tomorrow.

There are 3-4 days left. What if the bomb team does not leave the team?

To be honest, I don't know. I have no idea. They train at different times, at different venues, so I don't know, I...I don't know.

Is it possible for them to return to the first team?

I really don't know. If this is true after the transfer window is closed, we will discuss how to solve it.

What do you think of Fulham led by Marco Silva?

I think this team has a solid roster, organized, and plays beautifully, and their outstanding performance is no accident, which proved last season.

Marco is excellent and the players are great. We need to be cautious as always.

We all know that Chelsea has hardly had a lot of rest, so are you looking forward to international match days?

Of course, (smile).

Can you update the team's injury situation?

Cole, we need to observe it day by day. Romeo and Benoit, I don’t think they will make a comeback after the international match day, but they will be closer to making a comeback.

When will they come back?

I have always been worried, but for Romeo and Benoit it is normal for them to take time to recover due to the long injury time. The same is true of our arrangements for Wes [Fofana].

If Jackson leaves the team, can Chelsea sign the striker?

I don't know (shaking my head).

Palmer is not on the English roster. Is this because of injury?

I talked to Thomas a few times, and it was Thomas' decision in the end, but...well Palmer won't be able to play tomorrow, so it's normal to have such a decision.

Lavia has not played for 90 minutes yet. Is this a bit similar to Reese and Fofana?

When I first came two years ago, I basically didn't play. Last year, he played a little. Our goal is to give him more games this season, but I don't know when he will be back.

The impression after the Champions League draw is also his first experience in the Champions League coaching.

We are very happy to go to the Champions League, and Chelsea should play, so I think what I can say is, I am very happy.

You are Italian, what do you think of Naples and Atlanta?

Both teams are great. Naples just won the league under Antonio, and Atlanta has been the best Italian team in Europe for the past five or six years. I'm so glad to go back to Italy and taste the food there [laughs].

The last question, when it comes to Italy, Nkunku is about to join AC Milan, what can Italian fans expect?

First of all, Nkunku is an excellent professional player with excellent training and excellent performance.

The only problem with Chelsea is that he has players like Cole in his position, so he has a hard time getting playing time.