Cole Palmer isn’t within the Chelsea squad on Sunday as they travel across London to tackle Crystal Palace within the Premier League.
The England international has been coping with a minor thigh problem and missed the Champions League win over Pafos in midweek.
Blues boss Rosenior said on Wednesday night that Palmer was rested against the Cypriot side but was more likely to be available this weekend against the Eagles.
Nonetheless, the 23-year-old isn’t involved within the London derby as a result of the thigh issue persisting.
Rosenior explained the situation ahead of the competition at Selhurst Park, hopeful that Palmer will likely be available on Wednesday when Chelsea go to Napoli within the Champions League.
‘Unfortunately for us Cole’s not quite right for this one,’ the Chelsea manager told Sky Sports.
‘I’ve said before in press conferences we would like to ensure that that each player is 100 per cent. There’s no use risking players in January for what we would like to attain.
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‘He’s got a bit niggle in his thigh, he’s not quite 100 per cent, but he’s got a probability for Wednesday, hopefully he’s back for then.’
The previous Manchester City playmaker has had a frustrating season up to now, making just 12 Premier League appearances as a result of injury concerns.
A groin issue has been the chief problem for Palmer, but now he’s suffering with a thigh issue and he could have to attend so as to add to his 4 league goals up to now this campaign.
In Palmer’s absence Rosenior has picked Estevao, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto behind Joao Pedro up top, with Andrey Santos and Moises Caicedo at the bottom of midfield.
Robert Sanchez is in goal behind a back 4 of Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile and Marc Cucurella.
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