Chelsea have been hit with a giant damage blow after playmaker Cole Palmer was dominated out of motion for an extra six weeks with a groin damage.
Palmer sustained the damage in August, however returned to motion with back-to-back objectives in opposition to Brentford and Bayern Munich.
The 23-year-old England worldwide, nonetheless, aggravated the damage throughout Chelsea’s 2-1 loss at Manchester United on 20 September.
Talking earlier than Saturday’s match with Nottingham Forest supervisor Enzo Maresca stated: “I used to be incorrect (about Palmer). Sadly he must be out for six extra weeks.
“We attempt to defend Cole as a lot as we will. An important factor is when he comes again, he’s absolutely match.
“The medical workers are usually not magicians. We hope six weeks are sufficient. We have to see it step-by-step. For certain, he’s going to be okay.”
Palmer scored 22 Premier League objectives in his first season for Chelsea and 15 extra final yr.
“To exchange Cole, it’s tough,” Maresca stated.
“Cole is a vital participant for us. Among the finest gamers in Premier league so he’s at all times tough to exchange.
“Now we have to search out one other participant with totally different qualities as a result of we don’t have a participant like Cole – he’s distinctive.”
