Cole Palmer is in line to return to the Chelsea starting XI against West Ham United this evening.
The England international was sensational off the bench within the Champions League midweek against Napoli, organising each goals for Joao Pedro because the Blues sealed an enormous victory in Italy.
Palmer’s injury issues this season have been fastidiously managed by Chelsea and while Liam Rosenior warned this week the club must proceed to ‘take care of him’, he all but confirmed his place within the side today.
‘[He’s] absolutely superb,’ Rosenior said on Friday.
‘He’s available to start out tomorrow, so I’m really blissful about that – like I’m when any player’s available to start out.’
Palmer has accomplished a full 90 minutes on just 4 occasions this season.
Chelsea are still without Dario Essugo after his recent setback while Romeo Lavia is one other still unavailable alongside long-term absentee Levi Colwill.
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Tosin Adarabioyo was back in training this week following his hamstring injury but shouldn’t be regarded as in contention to return today.
Chelsea XI to face West Ham – Metro prediction
With Reece James playing the complete 90 minutes in Naples midweek, one other start might be unlikely, particularly with the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with Arsenal looming next week.
Chelsea vs West Ham TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Chelsea vs West Ham kicks off at 5:30pm today (Saturday 31 January).
You’ll be able to watch the match continue to exist Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Essential Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
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