Enzo Maresca has confirmed the good news that Cole Palmer is recovering nicely from a fractured toe but that he won’t be able to play in Chelsea Champions League clash against Barcelona on Tuesday. The Blues are gearing up for a nerve-wracking evening at Stamford Bridge, with both teams tied at seven points.
Palmer On the Way to Recovery but Not Allowed to Play in Two Matches
Palmer returned to the training ground and was seen working with the ball again, thus, Maresca shared this information with the media. He emphasized that the midfielder’s recovery is going their way. Nevertheless, he was unequivocal that Palmer would neither see the field against Barcelona nor Arsenal.
The coach mentioned that the team had only the Champions League match in their minds before London Premier League game. Besides, he said, though Cole Palmer may be back soon, he will have to be patient.
Maresca Emphasizes Focus During Determining Week
After their successful trip to Turf Moor, Chelsea are going to have a crucial period in front of them. The Blues are going to be playing Barcelona, Arsenal, Leeds, Bournemouth, and Atalanta one after another. Marseca has recognized that it is a difficult and exhausting schedule but still he thinks that every match is equally important.
He urged player to respect each play with commitment and not think too far ahead. The Italian not only stressed that games against Barcelona and Arsenal carry greater importance but also warned his team to avoid distractions and stay focused during matches.
Author’s Point of View
Before such an exhausting week Maresca’s calm manner of handling the situation is essential. This happens to a fault, and one can be certain that no one will feel puzzled about how Chelsea chose to face Palmer’s absence with such poise and total control.
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