Chelsea are sweating on Cole Palmer's fitness ahead of their crucial game against Arsenal this Sunday.
The England international was the victim of a horror tackle from Lisandro Martinez during Chelsea's draw with Manchester United last weekend and has not trained all week.
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The talented attacker had stud marks on his knee but managed to play the last few minutes of stoppage time.
But in the face of this crucial conflict It is not guaranteed that the main actor will be involved.
Is Cole Palmer fit for Chelsea?
It remains unclear whether Palmer is fit for this game.
He has still not been seen at Cobham since the incident and Blues fans will have to wait anxiously to see if he will be available.
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Immediately after the draw at Old Trafford I said: has confirmed that had to be evaluated.
The Blues boss said: “He was in the dressing room with ice, so we’re waiting now. Hopefully it’s nothing important.”
Then, ahead against Noah in the Europa Conference League, Maresca confirmed that Palmer had not trained.
Of course, him So wouldn't have played at Stamford Bridge anyway.
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At his pre-match press conference he was asked again about Palmer and said: “Cole didn't train yesterday so we'll see today if he can train with us.”
“We hope [he will be available for Sunday]. We have to wait and then decide.”
Despite this injury, Palmer was admitted is the final squad as interim England coach.
The Three Lions face Greece and the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League, and that's how it is suggests that Carsley and Co. don't think the injury is too serious.
Maresca was more positive about Palmer's commitment in his last press conference.
The Blues hope he can train on Saturday, giving them a decision.
He said: “He is doing better. He's doing better. If he can walk and eat dinner, that doesn't mean he's completely fit.
“He's doing better. Hopefully we can have him for the meeting at least on Saturday and make a decision then.”
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So far this season, Palmer has picked up where he left off last season.
The 22-year-old has already scored seven goals and five assists in ten first division games.
In Chelsea's recent 4-2 win over Brighton, he scored four goals in the first 45 minutes, setting a record .
Of the 20 goals Chelsea have scored, Palmer has been directly involved in 12, which shows how important he is to Chelsea.
If he can't play, would be able to take his place, but for a game like this against Arsenal, Palmer needs to be at 100 percent and full of energy.
