Despite some concerns about players' stamina, Maresca is confident that Cole Palmer will showcase his talents on the global stage during the Club World Cup. Palmer is known for his ability to create something from nothing and produce excellent moments in games.

As Palmer will experience the environment in North America for the first time, Maresca believes this will be a great opportunity for him to introduce himself to the region. Palmer was not part of the team during the USA tour last summer.

However, when asked about Palmer's recent appearance on the plane wearing a mask, Maresca admitted that he is not entirely sure if Palmer was joking or not. Maresca saw Palmer wearing the mask on the flight but did not ask him about it.

Fortunately, Palmer has since participated in training sessions with the team and seems to be okay. Maresca is not concerned about Palmer's fitness and believes he will be ready to join the team in the United States.

Chelsea will be competing against top teams, including Paris Saint-Germain's rivals in the region, and will be fighting for a share of the biggest prize pool in sporting history.

While Palmer may not be essential for the opening games, his talents will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to the team as they progress in the competition.