Chelsea go kick off their Champions League waka with one hot opener against Bayern Munich for Allianz Arena on Wednesday night, and Enzo Maresca don drop update about Cole Palmer fitness.
Palmer no start any of the last three Premier League matches because of groin wahala, but against Brentford e show why Chelsea dey always miss am. The England baller score equaliser and still control tempo like true playmaker.
Maresca Update on Palmer
For press conference, Maresca talk say Palmer fit start but e still dey open. The gaffer yan: “Against Brentford e no fit do full 90 minutes, Estevao sef dey out. We dey rotate based on how boys dey, but Champions League get different weight.”
Translation be say – Palmer get chance, but Maresca dey calculate him steps well so e no rush comeback.
Will Maresca Manage Am Carefully?
Chelsea no just get Bayern this week; dem still go Old Trafford face Man United on Saturday. To expect Palmer to play 90 minutes both matches dey unrealistic. Maresca fit bench am against Bayern, then unleash am for Premier League weekend battle.
Caicedo, Santos and Enzo Fernandez fit lock midfield as three-man wall, while Buonanotte dey wait as extra option after dem just add am to UCL squad.
TPB Verdict
Palmer na heartbeat of this Chelsea attack, but smart management dey key now. Bayern match na heavy test, but with United dey line up, Maresca fit keep am fresh for league clash. Chelsea fans go hope say whichever decision the coach make, Palmer still dey shine when e matter pass.
