Maresca: Palmer is already training with the ball and whether he can play against Arsenal will be re-evaluated

November 25th Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer will return in the near future. The player has now returned to training and feels good.

The Blues coach revealed that Palmer has begun training with the ball, but the specific time for his return has not yet been determined. Chelsea will face Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday local time and will face leaders Arsenal in the Premier League five days later.

At a press conference on Monday, Maresca said: "We are not sure of the specific time, but Palmer will definitely return soon. He has already stepped onto the lawn for ball training and is currently feeling good."

When asked whether Palmer can make it to the weekend London derby against Arsenal, Maresca said: "We will focus on tomorrow's game first, and then we will evaluate Arsenal." Senna. The last time I communicated with Palmer was after training yesterday, I asked him how he felt, but I didn't ask for the details of the injury. "

"As you said, this is a crucial week, but after this week we will also play against Leeds United, Bournemouth and Atalanta. "

" Each game will have three points against Barcelona. It is important, but we must deal with it one by one. "

It is worth mentioning that at the press conference before the game against Burnley last week, Maresca ruled out the possibility of Palmer playing against Arsenal and Barcelona: "Palmer will definitely not be able to play tomorrow, and he will definitely miss the games against Barcelona and Arsenal. It is a pity that he injured his toe at home two days ago and was diagnosed with a fracture. "

"This is disappointing. Hope, but accidents are inevitable. The injury is not serious, but the pain in the little toe will affect his condition, and he will definitely not be able to play this week and next week. He was close to recovering from the groin injury, but the toe problem delayed his return. "

Palmer has missed 12 games in all competitions for Chelsea, and his last appearance was against Manchester United, playing only 20 minutes. As early as September before the international break, he missed the last two games due to a groin problem. Although he scored the first two goals of the season in the three games after his return, the groin injury subsequently recurred.