Palmer has been sidelined for two months but is available to start against the Premier League
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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is available to his long-awaited return from injury against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Palmer has only made four appearances for the Blues this season and has been sidelined for the past two months due a groin injury. He also suffered a set-back after stubbing his toe in a freak injury at home.
Cole Palmer has trained this week and could start against Arsenal
Cole Palmer has trained this week and could start against Arsenal (Action Images via Reuters)
The 23-year-old missed Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday but the England international has trained this week, wearing a special boot, and Enzo Maresca he is available to start against Arsenal.
Chelsea head into the weekend in second place, six points behind leaders Arsenal, but with the chance to launch themselves into title contention if they defeat their London rivals.
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