Cole Palmer: Chelsea Star Provides Injury Update Ahead of Arsenal Showdown
- Cole Palmer's involvement in Chelsea's huge game against Arsenal on November 10 remains uncertain
- Palmer injured his knee against Manchester United last weekend after a challenge from Lisandro Martinez
- The 22-year-old has continued with his last season form, picking up seven goals and five assists in the first 10 games
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Cole Palmer has shared a telling update on his fitness situation ahead of Chelsea's game against Arsenal on Sunday evening.
Chelsea fans will be sweating on the availability of their star forward when they welcome their formidable London neighbours to Stamford Bridge.
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Will Cole Palmer play vs Arsenal?
Palmer left Old Trafford limping last weekend after a nasty challenge from Lisandro Martinez. He didn't feature in their midweek's 8-0 demolishing of Noah as he is not registered for the league phase of the Conference League.
Chelsea coach on Cole Palmer vs Arsenal
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca refused to confirm whether the England international would feature but was upbeat about his progress.
"Cole is getting better, but because he can walk and have dinner doesn't mean he is completely fit. 'He is getting better, and we still have two days to prepare for the game. Hopefully, we can have him for a session - at least on Saturday - and then we take a decision," he said on Friday as quoted on the club's website.
Cole Palmer provides injury update
Palmer shared a photo on his Instagram stories while he received cold-compression therapy on his injured knee. The former Manchester City man was walking freely at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Noah game.
Chelsea and Arsenal are separated by goal difference ahead of the game. Mikel Arteta's side are looking to snap up a three-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Henry's verdict on Chelsea vs Arsenal
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry commented on the Gunners' clash with Chelsea and its implications for the title race.
The World Cup winner warned that defeat could see Arsenal's title ambitions collapse, with Liverpool widening the gap at the top.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
