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Enzo Maresca has mentioned Cole Palmer is about to make his first look for 2½ months when Chelsea face Leeds United on Wednesday.
A groin subject has sidelined Palmer since Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at previous Trafford on Sept. 20. Palmer had been as a consequence of play in Chelsea’s matches in opposition to Burnley, Barcelona and Arsenal final week, however the No. 10 suffered a fractured toe in an accident at house that delayed his return.
He was an unused substitute throughout Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with league leaders Arsenal on the weekend.
However Maresca informed a information convention on Tuesday he intends to provide Palmer his first minutes at Elland Highway.
“He’s out there. The final sport he was on the bench. For certain with the gamers was extra difficult for Cole as a result of now he wants to come back again by way of health situation. He’s out there, he can begin the sport.
“The concept of the sport is to begin giving minutes till he can play 90 minutes,” the Italian mentioned.
Chelsea have solely misplaced twice in all competitions since Palmer’s final outing, climbing to 3rd within the desk.
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