Cole Palmer's Impact in Brentford 2-2 Chelsea Match; Maresca's Downfall Explained

A game-changing performance by Cole Palmer off the bench and a goal from Moises Caicedo were not enough for Chelsea to secure a win against Brentford in the Premier League. The match ended in a 2-2 draw after Chelsea conceded a late goal from a long throw.

Enzo Maresca made three substitutions at halftime as Chelsea was trailing 1-0 after Kevin Schade scored following a pass from Jordan Henderson. Cole Palmer came off the bench in the second half and scored five minutes later, equalizing the game with his first Premier League goal since January.

Despite a goal from Caicedo that seemed to secure the win, Brentford managed to level the score in the 93rd minute with a goal from Fabio Carvalho from a long throw-in.

Cerys Jones from The Athletic analyzed the game, highlighting Palmer's impact on Chelsea's performance. Palmer's goal and urgency on the field were key in Chelsea's push for a win. Caicedo's goal also marked a significant improvement in Chelsea's second-half performance.

Chelsea introduced new players, Facundo Buonanotte and Jorrel Hato, during the game, possibly in preparation for their upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Despite defensive improvements, Chelsea's lapse in concentration in stoppage time led to Brentford's equalizer. The match also raised questions about player positions and squad selections for future games.