Chelsea fans believe Enzo Maresca has the next Cole Palmer after Lincoln performance

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Cole Palmer’s start to the season has been riddled with injury problems, but Chelsea fans believe Enzo Maresca has identified a replacement after their victory against Lincoln City.

It was far from a convincing performance from Maresca’s men, as they narrowly edged past the League One outfit with a 2-1 win to put their name in the hat for the next round.

Chelsea initially went behind in the first half after a loose pass from Enzo Fernandez was caught out, leaving the Blues hopeless at the back.

It was a deserved lead for the Imps, but a strong halftime team talk seemed to do the trick as Chelsea fired back with an impressive start to the second half to win the game.

Chelsea fans believe Facundo Buonanotte could replace Cole Palmer

Chelsea drew level through an incredible Tyrique George goal from outside the box, while on-loan Facundo Buonanotte scored his first for the club to put the Blues ahead.

It was Buonanotte who impressed Chelsea fans most, as he found himself in the number 10 role throughout the game, making a real impact with the ball at his feet.

The 20-year-old was 100 per cent accurate with his passes throughout the game as he had three shots, causing multiple problems in the final third of the game.

After his first full 90 minutes in a Chelsea shirt, the creative midfielder proved that he’s ready for further opportunities, and the fans seem to agree.

One fan claimed that Buonanotte will “definitely come good” during his loan spell at Stamford Bridge this season, following the impressive early signs to his Blues career.

Another person believes that his goal “woke Chelsea up” in this game, which did prove to be the eventual match winner.

The attacking midfielder is currently on loan at Chelsea, but one fan has already stated that the club should “buy Buonanotte outright” at the end of the season.

Another supporter praised Buonanotte for “turning the game around” with his performance, as he managed to win over the fanbase early on.

Cole Palmer’s immediate Chelsea future is unclear

Of course, if Palmer is fit and available, it is unlikely that he will ever be dropped due to the qualities that he can provide.

Palmer, who finished eighth in this year’s Ballon d’Or awards, has already scored twice this season, but he has been dealing with a groin problem that has seen him miss several games.

The England international might be a regular within Maresca’s team, but the Chelsea boss has admitted that surgery to treat Palmer’s current injury could be in his future.

If that is the case, Maresca will be without him for a prolonged period, which could lead to Buonanotte getting further opportunities after this impressive performance.