Enzo Maresca expressed disappointment in the goal-scoring form of Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer following Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Legia Warsaw in the Conference League, despite advancing to the semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate victory. Maresca fielded a strong lineup, including Marc Cucurella who scored his sixth goal of the season, underscoring the team's need for improved attacking efficiency. Jackson and Palmer's failure to find the net added to concerns over Chelsea's scoring prowess, with Palmer enduring a goalless streak of 15 games and Jackson yet to score in 2025.
Maresca highlighted the missed opportunities and emphasized the importance of Jackson and Palmer rediscovering their scoring touch. The coach acknowledged Cucurella as a consistent threat in attack but stressed the need for other players to contribute goals. The lack of scoring from key attackers poses a challenge for Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes, as the team looks to address its offensive struggles moving forward.