Chelsea Dealt a Blow in Fitness: Cole Palmer May Miss Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea Faces Setback as Cole Palmer's Fitness Status Looms Ahead of London Derby

Chelsea is confronted with the possibility of missing out on their key player, Cole Palmer, as they prepare to face Arsenal on Tuesday, April 23.

Uncertainty Looms Over Cole Palmer's Participation

Cole Palmer, the standout performer for Chelsea since his transfer from Manchester City last summer, is reportedly unwell and was absent from training with the team on April 22.

Implications of Palmer's Absence

The absence of the 21-year-old English attacking midfielder, who is currently Chelsea's leading goal scorer across all competitions and shares the top spot in the Premier League with 20 goals, could significantly impact the team's performance.

Setback Following FA Cup Semi-finals

Palmer's absence comes on the heels of Chelsea's unsuccessful attempt to advance past Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals. Now, they face a crucial match against Arsenal, a fellow contender for the league title, without one of their key players.

Manager's Remarks on Palmer's Condition

In a pre-match press conference, Chelsea manager Pochettino expressed uncertainty about Palmer's availability, stating, "We will see [Tuesday] morning. Today, I don’t believe he can be involved. Even if he is good [on Tuesday] maybe he is not in a condition to play. We hope he can recover from this situation and be involved with the team."