Enzo Maresca did not hold back in his assessment of Lisandro Martinez's challenge on Cole Palmer during Chelsea's draw with Manchester United.

Enzo Maresca has blasted the decision not to send off Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez for his challenge on Cole Palmer with Chelsea hopeful their star has avoided injury. The Blues held United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday with Moises Caicedo’s strike cancelling out Bruno Fernandes’ second-half penalty.

Enzo Maresca has offered an update on Cole Palmer after he was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge from Man United defender Lisandro Martinez.

Enzo Maresca has revealed that Cole Palmer was using ice on his leg after suffering a late injury against Manchester United. He was left on the floor following Lisandro Martinez's high challenge in the closing stages.