Maresca indicates details about the scan of Cole Palmer and the potential return date

The most exciting thing in Chelsea News today was that Cole Palmer was a surprising omission from Chelsea's squad.

Before the start manager Enzo Maresca gave an indication of what was wrong (on a little bizarre), after full -time he gave more details about the problem and a prospective return date for the match of the daily investment:

“The feeling is that he can be back after the international break. secure [he won’t play for England] Because he is injured and didn't play today, ”said the manager.

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“He needs a scan. It is planned for tomorrow. I hope (he can be back after the international break). But we have to wait for the scan. “

In his press conference -afterwards he said similar things and went on to admit that it was not a bad time for Palmer to record a little problem:

“I don't believe [be available for England]. It was a muscle problem from yesterday. We don't want a player to be injured, but in Coles moment it could be good to give him a break. He needs a scan. The scan is planned for Monday, tomorrow. I hope so [he will be back after the international break] But we have to see. It is a muscle problem. “

Chelsea needs more than just a positive scan for Palmer

Using Palmer of injuries is only the beginning. We then need Palmer back to the shape, and even that will not be enough in itself. We have been a total attack since Christmas and only win games when we really play bad opposition or pages with a fraction of our budget. These problems started while Palmer was fit and was not immediately resolved by his return.