""He is available. Everyone is happy. The teammates are happy, we are all happy," Maresca told a news conference. "The most important thing is that Cole is happy, he needs to play games. "He's probably our best player. We are happy he is back. We need to give him time to make sure he's 100% fit. He has done fantastic in the past and there is no doubt he will do fantastic in the future.""
"Cole Palmer is fit and will be available to start for Chelsea against Arsenal on Sunday, manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday. Palmer missed Chelsea's trip to Burnley last week and their mid-week UEFA Champions League win over Barcelona after he fractured his toe in an accident at home. Maresca had said he thought Palmer would miss the clash with league leaders and London rivals Arsenal, but confirmed on Friday their star midfielder will be available."
Cole Palmer is fit and will be available to start for Chelsea against Arsenal on Sunday. He missed the Burnley match and the Champions League win over Barcelona after fracturing his toe in an accident at home. Palmer had been nearing a return from a groin injury sustained in September against Manchester United before the toe injury. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Palmer's availability, stressed the player's happiness and need to play, and described him as probably the club's best player. The team will manage his time to ensure he reaches full fitness.
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