Cole Palmer is anticipated to feature for Chelsea this evening of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
The Blues have been rigorously managing Palmer’s fitness all season however the worst of those injuries woes seemed to be behind him, missing just certainly one of his side’s last 15 league matches.
The England international needed treatment during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on the Emirates but Liam Rosenior yesterday eased fears over a setback, insisting Palmer is ‘absolutely high-quality’ to start out at Villa Park tonight.
There are doubts nonetheless over Marc Cucurella and Estevao Willian who’ve been recovering from hamstring injuries.
Cucurella was forced off within the draw with Leeds United, missing the games against Hull City, Burnley and Arsenal in consequence.
Each Jorrel Hato and Malo Gusto have deputised in his place but it surely is the Dutchman who was given the nod on the Emirates on the weekend.
While Rosenior didn’t rule out the Spain international, he suggested Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Wrexham could possibly be a more likely return date.
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Estevao meanwhile has also sat out of the last two games but has returned to training this week.
Pedro Neto will sit this one out after his red card on the Emirates but Wesley Fofana is offered again after his suspension.
Chelsea start the evening in sixth place, six points behind tonight’s opponents. Villa sit fourth, slipping out of the highest three on the weekend.
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With Neto suspended and Estevao and Gittens still absent, Alejandro Garnacho could get his first start within the league since being hauled off at half-time against Wes Ham United at the tip of January.
The Argentina international has an affordable return of six goals and three assists in his first season within the capital.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Aston Villa vs Chelsea kicks off at 7:30pm tonight.
You may watch the match survive TNT Sports 3 with streaming also available through the Discovery+ app
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