October 25th 2024.
Cole Palmer is making his comeback for Chelsea this weekend after taking a break during the team's midweek game. He was absent from Thursday's Conference League triumph over Panathinaikos, but fans can expect to see him back in action against Newcastle United on Sunday.
Palmer has emerged as a key player for Chelsea, especially in attack. However, due to his heavy workload, he was unable to participate in the first half of the team's European campaign. This was because he was not included in the dedicated Conference League squad, as the club was being mindful of his physical exertion.
But now, after a well-deserved rest, Palmer is back and ready to contribute to the team's success. The same goes for his teammates Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana, who were also not part of the Conference League squad. Levi Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Nicolas Jackson, Reece James, and Malo Gusto also remained in London, as coach Maresca opted to rest most of his preferred starting lineup. Only Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella, two regular first-team players, were called upon for midweek duty, with Joao Felix and Chistopher Nkunku leading the team to victory in Greece.
In the team's last Premier League match against Liverpool, Lavia made his return from injury, along with captain Reece James. Meanwhile, Nicolas Jackson continues to impress as the main striker up front. Fofana and Cucurella were both suspended for the Liverpool game, but they are now available to play against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.
Despite some concerns over Ben Chilwell's health, it is expected that he will also be ready for selection against Eddie Howe's side. With no major injury concerns, Chelsea will most likely field a strong lineup, especially after resting several key players during the midweek game against Panathinaikos.
The predicted Chelsea starting eleven for the match against Newcastle is Sanchez, Cucurella, Colwill, Fofana, James, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, and Jackson. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with the game kicking off at 2pm on Sunday, October 27. For those unable to watch on TV, a live stream is available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV.
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