Cole Palmer injury update ahead of Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

Cole Palmer is in contention to return from his thigh injury for Chelsea’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The 23-year-old was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their 1-0 win against Pafos in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

‘Cole felt a little bit of tightness in his thigh,’ Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior explained before the game.

However, Palmer took part in training on Friday and is now ready to return for Chelsea’s trip to Selhurst Park this weekend.

‘In terms of sickness, the players are coming back to full health,’ said Rosenior.

‘We had to be very careful with that. Thankfully the lads have come through that.

‘Cole is in a good place, he joined training today which is really positive. [Filip] Jorgensen had his scan and it was positive. He won’t be available for Palace but might be for Napoli.’

When asked if Palmer is 100 per cent fit, Rosenior replied: ‘That’s my job.

‘I need to look after the players. Not just in terms of Cole, but there’s a number of players in the group to look after. I want us to be involved at the end of the season in big games and big competitions.’

Rosenior also played down suggestions that Palmer is unhappy at Chelsea and could look to leave at the end of the season.

‘I’ve had numerous conversations with Cole and he seems very happy to be here. He’s a huge part in our long-term plans,’ the Chelsea manager said.

‘My job and the club’s job is to get him into a situation where he can consistently perform to the level he wants to. There was frustration in the Brentford game. We need to look after him and that’s why I didn’t involve him in the last game.’

For more stories like this, check our sport page.

Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.