LONDON (AP) — Cole Palmer has returned from the game sooner than expected and will return for Chelsea’s game against leaders Arsenal on Sunday. toe injury.
The England international forward sustained injuries in an accident at his home. However, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that he is likely to start in the match against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
“It’s good news that Cole is coming back and everyone is happy,” Maresca said. “He will help us a lot. He is definitely our best player and we are happy to have him back. Now we have to give him time to be 100% fit. He has done well so far and I have no doubt he will do very good things for this club in the future.”
Chelsea are second in the table and with a win they can close the gap on Arsenal to three points.
Palmer has been out since September. Injury to the groin area. He was close to making a comeback but injured his toe, missing out on last weekend’s win against Burnley and Tuesday’s Champions League win against Barcelona.
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Leandro Trossard faces a test of his availability for Arsenal after being substituted in the first half of the game against Bayern Munich in midweek.
Defender Gabriel is still recovering from an unspecified injury he sustained while representing Brazil earlier this month.
“I’m pretty confident it won’t last too long, especially given the way Gabi has dealt with all the injuries and the way he pushes everyone,” manager Mikel Arteta said.
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