Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer ’s lean streak has made him a better player, after the playmaker’s sensational performance inspired Chelsea ’s Conference League comeback. The Blues claimed their first silverware in three years by beating Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw in what was a far more competitive contest than that scoreline suggests.

After three years and a total spend of more than £1 billion under the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium, it was ultimately fitting that the best signing of them all was the one who delivered the first trophy of this new era at Chelsea.

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer once again stepped up on the big stage to inspire Enzo Maresca's side to a stunning fightback victory in the Europa Conference League final

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