Earlier right now, experiences emerged suggesting that in time for subsequent week’s UEFA Champions League conflict in opposition to FC Barcelona.
The 23-year-old Englishman has been out of motion since September because of a groin damage, and preliminary expectations had been that he wouldn’t be out there to face the Blaugrana.
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Nevertheless, it was reported that Chelsea had been optimistic about Palmer being again in motion for Barcelona’s journey to London.
Palmer dominated out with recent damage
However in a recent replace, Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Palmer will miss their subsequent few video games, albeit because of a brand new damage.
The England worldwide was on the cusp of creating a comeback when he suffered a damaged toe at his residence, the Blues boss revealed.
“He’s most likely not out there for tomorrow (Saturday), for positive, Barcelona for positive and Arsenal for positive,” Maresca stated, as quoted by .
Palmer out injured once more. (Picture by Maja Hitij/Getty Photos)
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“Sadly, he had an accident at house the place he hit his toe, however it’s nothing necessary – however he received’t be again within the subsequent week.”
On being requested when Palmer would return, Maresca added: “We don’t know. “[His toe] It’s fractured. The one factor we all know he’s not out there for this week and subsequent week.”
To date this season, Palmer has performed solely 4 matches in all competitions, managing two targets within the course of.
His absence might be a giant blow for Chelsea and a significant enhance for Barcelona as the 2 heavyweights face off within the Champions League subsequent week.
The Blaugrana are in want of a victory to enhance their probabilities of a top-eight end, having already misplaced to PSG and held to a draw by Membership Brugge.