Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Cole Palmer’s toe injury, confirming the midfielder won’t be available for the Champions League clash against Barcelona.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Cole Palmer won’t be involved in tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Barcelona and possibly, the upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal.
Palmer sustained a fractured toe in a freak accident at home last week, and Maresca confirmed that he’s wearing a boot and is already on the pitch, touching the ball. “The feeling is good,” Maresca said, adding that Palmer’s return to full fitness will be soon, but no specific date has been given.
Maresca emphasized that the focus is on the game against Barcelona, and then they’ll look ahead to Arsenal. “I don’t think he will be available for these two games, but he is doing well,” Maresca said.
The Blues have a pivotal week ahead, with high-profile games against Barcelona and Arsenal. Maresca acknowledged the “big-game” feel to these fixtures but urged his players to focus solely on the next opponent.
Maresca reiterated that every match carries its own importance, saying, “Every week is big, and they are all important games – and every game is for three points”
Palmer’s absence is a significant blow for Chelsea, but Maresca is confident in his team’s ability to adapt. “The team is doing fantastic, really well,” he said.
