Enzo Maresca updates on Cole Palmer injury status

Chelsea's star forward Cole Palmer missed the team's recent 1-0 defeat to Arsenal due to a muscular injury sustained in training. Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed that Palmer will undergo a scan to assess the injury's severity and is expected to be unavailable for England's upcoming World Cup qualification matches. Despite struggling to find the net in recent games, Palmer remains a key player for Chelsea, having scored 14 goals this season. Maresca expressed hope that Palmer could return to action after the international break, alongside recovering teammates Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke. The defeat against Arsenal has placed Chelsea in a precarious position in the race for a Champions League spot, with Newcastle closely trailing. Fans are concerned about the team's attacking capabilities in Palmer's absence as they aim to finish the season strongly.