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Chelsea's squad split on Enzo Maresca axeing: Eight stars send emotional goodbyes but Cole Palmer leads FIFTEEN staying silent as they return to work without their manager

Cole Palmer is among 15 first team stars yet to react to Enzo Maresca's shock Chelsea departure, but eight have offered emotional tributes to their former head coach.

Chelsea players reported to their Cobham training base on Friday, with the squad having to put Maresca's exit behind them quickly to prepare to face Man City this weekend.

The club had officially announced Maresca's exit at 12.18pm on Thursday following a dramatic breakdown in relations between the Italian and his bosses.

In the 24 hours since, just eight Chelsea stars have sent goodbye messages to their former manager publicly.