Chelsea don reportedly get one better update on Cole Palmer injury matter as dem dey prepare enter their tough winter schedule.
Palmer don dey battle groin injury wey stubborn since August, and after him last game against Manchester United on September 20, Chelsea decide make he rest for sidelines.
Last month, Enzo Maresca yarn say the England international still get like six weeks before he go return, meaning the end of November — just in time before two big matches wey dey ahead.
The Blues go host Barcelona for Champions League on November 25, then face league leaders Arsenal five days after. Because of these fixtures, Palmer get clear comeback target, even though Chelsea medical team no go take any risk.
Chelsea Don Get Major Palmer Fitness Update
According to The Telegraph, Palmer don return to do grass work for Cobham training ground — big step forward for him recovery.
Even with that progress, the 23-year-old still get plenty fitness boxes to tick before Chelsea fit consider am for first-team return. He no dey available for Saturday Premier League match against Burnley.
But the report talk say if Palmer no get any setback in the next days, he go get green light to increase recovery intensity.
Teammates reportedly don notice say Palmer use this injury break build serious physical strength behind the scenes — e no waste him time at all.
When Palmer Fit Realistically Return?
Palmer go definitely don picture the Barcelona match as the game wey he fit return at least for bench.
Maresca too go dey eager to get am back, but the Italian sabi the risk of rushing key players — e fit choose to calm down instead of bringing am back early.
Right now, the Arsenal showdown on November 30 look more realistic for Palmer full return, especially as by then he go don spend over two months out.
Chelsea get eight more matches lined up for December, so the wiser plan na to make sure Palmer dey fully ready to contribute for that busy run — rather than forcing early comeback against Barcelona.
