August 22nd 2024.
As the Europa Conference League play-off clash between Chelsea and Servette came to a close, there was a moment of concern for Chelsea fans as Cole Palmer was seen leaving the pitch clutching his hamstring. However, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has since eased any worries about the young star's injury.
Palmer had been named among the substitutes for the match, but after a disappointing first-half display from the home team, he was called upon to warm up with the rest of the group at half-time. After Christopher Nkunku calmed the nerves by converting a penalty, Palmer was one of three substitutions made after 58 minutes. He came on to replace Marc Guiu, along with Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez.
It was Fernandez who provided the crucial assist for Madueke's goal, securing a 2-0 win for Chelsea. However, there was still a cause for concern as Palmer was seen clutching his hamstring while leaving the pitch at full-time. Head coach Maresca approached him on the touchline before he headed straight down the tunnel.
With a quick turnaround ahead, as Chelsea were set to face Wolves on Sunday, Maresca offered a positive update on Palmer's injury. He stated that although Palmer had felt something in his hamstring, it appeared to be fine and he was hopeful that he would be available for Sunday's game.
Palmer had come on in the second half, and despite his brief appearance, he has been a shining light for Chelsea in an otherwise disappointing 2023-24 season. It was his first season with the club after joining from Manchester City, and he scored an impressive 27 goals. His efforts were recognized as he was crowned the PFA Young Player of the Year this week.
Chelsea had a chaotic week leading up to the Servette match, with a loss to Manchester City in their opening Premier League game and news that Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell would not be part of Maresca's plans for the season. Both players are expected to leave the club before the transfer deadline next week.
Despite the ups and downs, Chelsea fans can rest easy knowing that Palmer's injury doesn't seem to be a major concern and that he will likely be available for their upcoming match against Wolves. The team will need all hands on deck as they navigate through a busy and unpredictable season.
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