Cole Palmer was quite close to picking up an injury against Servette. Chelsea had a UECL Play-off Leg 1 fixture to play on Thursday night. Enzo Maresca’s men were able to come up with a 2-0 win. But their 22-year-old talisman looked to be in pain. He already made an appearance from the bench to begin with. He came on from the bench in the 58th minute of the 90. Despite not playing the entire game, he seem to had some sort of trouble. The midfielder was seen holding his hamstring after the final whistle. Fans are concerned to know the status of their star.
Chelsea will be facing Wolves challenge in match day 2 of the Premier League. They will be travelling to the Molineux for the same. The Blues ended up losing their first game to Man City by 2-0. Maresca was able to secure his first official win in the UECL. He will be keen to open his account in the league as well. More importantly, the London side will be keen to win their first points on the table. It could be a tough game for them. Injury to a star player like Cole Palmer would greatly affect their morale. At the same time, his absence on the field could make a difference. Hopefully, he will be fit for the game.
Chelsea vs Servette: Recap & Review
Chelsea were able to win their first game under Maresca as they beat Servette 2-0. The Blues will now have a 2 goal advantage heading into the 2nd leg of the Play-offs. But, their performance was not at all convincing. They were unable to open the scoring in the first 45. To make matters worse, they were poor going forward. Meanwhile, the opposition were not shy of testing their defense. An injury to Cole Palmer in a fixture as such would have surely caused massive problems for them.
The Blues did manage to score 2 goals. But, even then, 1 of them was from the penalty spot. It seems that things will take time to click again for Chelsea. Fans are wanting instant results. But, it seems they will have to be patient. At the same time, key players for the London side will have to maintain their fitness levels. An injury to Cole Palmer would be enough to derail them. The 22-year-old was in exceptional form last season. As per transfermarkt.co.in, he managed to secure 42 G/A in 48 matches for the London side.
Cole Palmer clarifies on injury scare
The 22-year-old was apparently having a muscle issue in the dying stages of the game. As per mirror.co.uk, Cole Palmer was able to avoid an injury. The midfielder would later clarify his situation. When asked about his fitness, he went on to say: “All good, I’m fine.” Chelsea fans will be keen to see him play against Wolves. Without a doubt, he is a crucial player for the London side. As per en.wikipedia.org, he has 25 goals in 47 club matches for them.
Chelsea supporters will be relieved to know that Cole Palmer seems to not have an injury after all. But, at the same time, he did look to be in some pain. So, he may not start against Wolves after all. We, at footballexpress.in, think that Maresca should surely start him if the 22-year-old is fit. But, if not, it is better to rest him. Another option could be to bring him on from the bench in the second half. A long-term absence of the 22-year-old will hurt the London side more. So, there is nothing wrong with being a little cautious. At the same time, the Blues have plenty of options to pick from. But, they may not be close to Palmer’s caliber.
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