has not travelled with the Chelsea squad for the journey to .
Supervisor has confirmed the England ahead is being rested as a part of his restoration from a spell out injured. Palmer was sidelined initially by a groin drawback, after which for an additional week after breaking a toe at dwelling.
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The 23-year-old made his first begin for the Blues since September in Saturday’s goalless draw towards Bournemouth.
“Cole is in a part of his course of on this second. He isn’t accessible, he cannot play two video games in a row in three days,” Maresca revealed. “So we deliberate that, and it is only a approach to defend him.”
can also be absent after injuring a shoulder at Bournemouth, however Maresca had a optimistic replace on the striker.
“Liam, happily, (there) isn’t any fracture, so that’s excellent news,” added the Italian.
The unfortunate 22-year-old has already missed two months of the season with a hamstring drawback.
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Maresca added: “By way of how lengthy he shall be out, we aren’t certain at this stage to be sincere.”
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Delap’s absence won’t imply a recall for , who stays out within the chilly together with defender Axel Disasi who appears to be like set for a January exit.
“By way of Raheem, as soon as once more it is the identical factor I mentioned about Axel, they’re Chelsea gamers,” mentioned Maresca. “Now additionally we’re in December, January is coming, so something can occur, clearly.”
Defenders Reece James and Wesley Fofana even have their minutes managed following current prolonged spells out injured, however each have travelled.
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“Reece and Wes are each with us, so each can be found for tomorrow’s sport,” mentioned Maresca. “Then we are going to see the beginning XI tomorrow.”
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Winger Alejandro Garnacho appears to be like set to begin having settled in nicely since his summer time swap from Manchester United.
“Typically in life it’s important to change issues to possibly take a step ahead or to enhance as a participant,” mentioned the Argentina worldwide.
“I believe it was the precise second, additionally the precise membership. So yeah, it was a simple choice.”
Chelsea will kick-off seventh within the desk having crushed Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge final trip.