November 6th 2024.
Cole Palmer is currently dealing with an injury that he sustained during last Sunday's match. As Chelsea prepares to face Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, there are doubts about Palmer's availability due to this injury. The talented English player was on the receiving end of a dangerous challenge from Lisandro Martinez during their game against Manchester United. Martinez's reckless tackle caught Palmer on the knee with his studs and has left him nursing the injury ever since.
Despite being able to finish the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Palmer has been unable to train with the team since then. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca spoke about the situation in a pre-match press conference before their Europa Conference League clash with Noah on Thursday. He stated that Palmer did not train the day before and they would have to wait and see if he could join them for training that day. When asked about his availability for the Arsenal game, Maresca replied that they were hopeful but would have to assess his condition before making a decision.
The manager also acknowledged that it would be a risk to play Palmer if he is not fully recovered. He pointed out that the challenge from Martinez was not a normal one and hoped that Palmer would be back on the field soon. Martinez was only given a yellow card for the tackle and VAR did not advise the referee to review the decision, much to Maresca's disappointment. He believed that the defender should have been sent off for his dangerous challenge on Palmer.
Maresca's frustration with the situation was evident as he spoke about how the referee's decision was different from what he saw on the video. He also expressed concern for Palmer's injury and hoped that it was not too serious. The talented midfielder has been in great form this season, scoring seven goals in just 10 Premier League games. Losing him for the Arsenal game would be a huge blow for Chelsea.
Former Manchester United player and current pundit Roy Keane also weighed in on the incident, stating that Martinez should count himself lucky for not being sent off. He believed that the Argentine was probably embarrassed by Palmer's skillful move that left him behind. While the tackle may not have caused serious damage, Keane pointed out that Martinez could have easily been shown a red card for his actions.
As Chelsea awaits updates on Palmer's condition, they prepare to face Arsenal in what promises to be an intense match. The young star's absence would be felt, but the team remains hopeful that he will be able to join them on the field and continue his impressive form. Fans and players alike will be holding their breaths until the final decision is made on Palmer's availability for the game.
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