November 8th 2024.
There is some uncertainty surrounding the upcoming match between Chelsea and Arsenal this Sunday, as Cole Palmer's availability is in question. However, Chelsea's manager Enzo Maresca remains optimistic that the young player will be fit to join the team on the field.
Palmer suffered an injury during last weekend's game against Manchester United, due to a reckless challenge from Lisandro Martinez. Despite the severity of the hit, Martinez was lucky to avoid a red card. As a result, Palmer was unable to train on Wednesday and was seen at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, where he watched his team secure an impressive 8-0 victory over FC Noah.
Although Palmer is not included in Chelsea's Conference League squad, Maresca hinted that he may still have a chance at starting in the upcoming match against Arsenal. "Cole is making progress," Maresca stated. "But just because he can walk and eat dinner, doesn't mean he's fully fit. We still have two days to prepare for the game and hopefully he will be able to join us for a practice session on Saturday, after which we will make a decision."
While Palmer may have been sidelined during Chelsea's Conference League win on Thursday, he has been a key player for the team this season, scoring seven goals and assisting five times in the Premier League. He has been a consistent presence in the starting lineup, except for a recent illness that caused him to miss the previous match against Arsenal, which ended in a devastating 5-0 defeat.
As weaker opponents in the Conference League have allowed Maresca to rotate his squad and give some players a break, he plans to continue doing so in order to protect their overall well-being. "Right now, we are fortunate to have a mostly healthy team with 24 or 25 players available for selection," Maresca explained. "Our approach this season has been to prioritize player welfare, as it's one thing to play three matches a week and another to play just one. We will continue to protect our players, but of course, there will come a time when we may have injuries or need to make changes."
In the meantime, fans can look forward to the highly-anticipated match between Chelsea and Arsenal, as both teams strive for victory. Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This website is secured by reCAPTCHA and subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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