Cole Palmer: Chelsea Boss Delivers Injury Update After Freak Martinez Tackle

• Cole Palmer left Old Trafford limping after a nasty challenge from Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez late in the game
• Martinez avoided a red card with the VAR agreeing with the referee that it was a reckless challenge and not serious foul play
• Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca issued an update on his star forward ahead of their showdown against Arsenal next weekend

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has delivered a worrying update on his star forward Cole Palmer after their game against Manchester United.

Palmer was left in a heap after a bad challenge from Lisandro Martinez late in the game. Despite the VAR checking the incident, the Argentine defender escaped with only a yellow card.

Palmer was spotted struggling to walk, but he left the pitch without assistance after applauding the travelling fans.

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Martinez's boot brushed his knee after he had pulled off a sublime skill to get away from the former Ajax defender.

The video of Palmer limping left Chelsea fans worried, given his impact in the last year.

Chelsea boss provides Cole Palmer's injury update

Speaking after the game, Maresca admitted that Martinez should have been sent off. The Italian was also optimistic that Palmer hadn't suffered a serious injury.

"He was in the changing room with ice. We are waiting now. Hopefully, it is nothing," he said as quoted by Football London.

Why Lisandro Martinez wasn't sent off vs Chelsea

The Premier League quickly explained why VAR didn't recommend that Martinez be sent off by referee Rob Jones.

"VAR checked for a potential red card and confirmed the referee’s call of no red card, deeming that it was a reckless challenge and not serious foul play."

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What next for Cole Palmer?

Palmer will have the luxury of a full week's rest to monitor his situation. Chelsea's next game is a Conference League tie against Noah - a competition Palmer isn't registered for. Maresca will be hopeful he will be back in time for the London derby against Arsenal next weekend.

Why Casemiro screamed at Garnacho

YEN.com.gh has also reported on Casemiro's furious meltdown at Alejandro Garnacho in the latter stages of the game.

The Brazilian was unhappy that his South American compatriot had failed to track back after losing the ball.

Source: TUKO.co.ke