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**Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer pulled up in the warm-up before the 5-1 win over West Ham on Friday evening.**
The 23-year-old has been carrying a groin problem, with head coach Enzo Maresca confirming that the player will need to be assessed to ascertain the seriousness of the injury:
“Cole, in the last four or five days, was not 100%. Today, he tried to warm up, but he felt something so we prefer not to take any risk to get worse, and we’ll see now in the next hours if it’s something important or not.”
Palmer is expected to undergo tests this week ahead of Chelsea’s next game against Fulham.
**Expected Return Date: Unknown**
Romeo Lavia
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Lavia has been pictured on an exercise bike as he continues his recovery from a muscular injury.
The Belgian international has been sidelined since the Club World Cup with what was initially described as a “small” issue.
Lavia has not played for the best part of two months, which suggests it was a lot more serious than initially thought.
The fact that the midfielder is still not back on the grass indicates he won’t return before the next international break.
**Expected Return Date: Unknown**
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