Palmer back available for Chelsea ahead of Arsenal clash

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer is match to function towards Arsenal after recovering from a fractured toe.

Palmer has been out since September, although he was anticipated to return forward of final week’s journey to Burnley, solely to undergo a toe harm at residence.

Maresca initially dominated Palmer out for Sunday’s conflict towards Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, however the playmaker has returned forward of schedule.

In an enormous enhance to the Blues’ hopes of beating the Premier League leaders.

“He’s accessible to begin and to play,” Maresca mentioned of Palmer.

“Everyone seems to be completely happy, the team-mates are completely happy, we’re all completely happy and crucial factor is Cole is completely happy as a result of a footballer desires to play video games and make the periods each day.”

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Palmer has solely featured in three league video games this season, taking part in 145 minutes in whole.

The England worldwide has scored one top-flight purpose in 2025-26.

“He’s our greatest participant, we’re completely happy he’s again, we have to give him time to be 100% match,” mentioned Maresca.

“He has finished improbable previously and little question he’s going to do superb for this membership sooner or later.”

A number of gamers have stepped up in Palmer’s absence, together with teenager Estevao, who’s in a fantastic run of kind for each membership and nation.

Requested if he believes Estevao and Palmer can play collectively, Maresca mentioned: “They’ll play collectively, nevertheless it depends upon the sport plan.

“For certain they’re thrilling. Followers excited. We are also excited. We have to steadiness between the 2.”

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, in the meantime, mentioned that Leandro Trossard is a doubt after aggravating an harm within the Gunners’ win over Bayern Munich.