"He was feeling unwell." Maresca revealed the likely reason for Palmer's penalty miss

In the 28th round of the Premier League, Chelsea hosted Leicester and secured a narrow 1-0 victory.

This match marked a historic moment for the "Blues" leader Cole Palmer. The Chelsea midfielder, for the first time in his professional career, failed to convert a penalty.

After the match, the "Blues" head coach Enzo Maresca revealed that the midfielder had been experiencing discomfort the night before the game.

Quote: "Cole was feeling unwell last night. People need to understand the effort he put in just to play today. He's a top-class player. He's fine now," coach Fabrizio Romano quoted.

Reminder: After today's match, Chelsea has accumulated 49 points and solidified their position in fourth place in the Premier League.