Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer is likely out for England's World Cup qualifying matches against Albania and Latvia due to a muscular injury sustained in training. This absence marks a significant loss for Chelsea, who also missed Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke during their recent match against Arsenal. Maresca noted that the trio's absence negatively affects Chelsea's offensive capabilities, although the team remains one of the league's top attacking sides. He suggested that this injury might allow Palmer to rest and regain his form.
Maresca expressed doubt about Cole Palmer's fitness for England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, highlighting the impact of injuries to key players on Chelsea's performance.
"His injury is from yesterday's session. It's a muscular problem... He needs a scan and the scan is planned for Monday morning," Maresca stated.
Maresca lamented the absence of key players: "The three players who have the most goals for us... none of them were inside the pitch," referring to the recent match.
"In Cole's case at this moment, probably give him some rest physically and mentally it could be good," Maresca reflected on the potential positive effects of Palmer's injury.
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