Cole and 2 other players who cannot afford to disappoint against Tottenham

Writer James Fudge argues that Cole Palmer, Mike Penders, and Moises Caicedo must perform well for Chelsea to defeat Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea enter the Premier League match positioned in the top four under manager Xabi Alonso, while Roberto De Zerbi leads Tottenham. The writer highlights Palmer as Chelsea's primary creative outlet capable of exploiting space against Spurs' midfield.

The article emphasizes that goalkeeper Penders has an opportunity to challenge injured starter Emi Martinez with a strong display. Meanwhile, Caicedo is described as crucial to the Blues' defensive stability, with Chelsea conceding only one goal in two matches since his return compared to 12 conceded across five games during his absence.