Chelsea receives great news in the Premier League

06/12/2025 19:41:00 soccer

Cole Palmer's comeback and ability to start is excellent news for Chelsea, with manager Enzo Maresca expressing confidence in his personnel recovery before the Bournemouth trip.

After several weeks sidelined due to injury, Cole Palmer has finally been confirmed by Enzo Maresca as ready to be included in Chelsea's starting lineup for the Premier League. This will mark the 23-year-old midfielder’s first start since September, a significant milestone in his recovery from a prolonged groin injury.

Palmer made his return in the match against Leeds United midweek, coming on early in the second half. Although he played only 30 minutes, he still made noticeable contributions with his ability to evade pressing and organize attacks.

Maresca highly praised that comeback performance and publicly complimented him: “I’m not sure if he can play a full 90 minutes, but Cole is ready to start from the beginning.” By confirming Palmer's fitness to start, Maresca signals his intent to steer Chelsea back to winning ways with players capable of changing the game.

Cole Palmer is eligible to start a Premier League match for the first time since September

Alongside Palmer, Chelsea also received good news from captain Reece James. The 25-year-old defender missed the Leeds game to preserve his fitness, but Maresca confirmed his likely return to the squad: “I want Reece to play every match. He has improved a lot and is adapting well to the schedule of two games per week.” The Italian coach believes that James maintaining good fitness will be crucial moving forward, especially with Moisés Caicedo suspended.

Additionally, an update was provided on Wesley Fofana’s condition. Despite an impressive performance against Arsenal, the French center-back is being managed at a pace of one game per week to prevent injury recurrence. Maresca was candid: “What we don’t want is to push Wes too soon, causing him to miss four to six months.” This cautious approach is necessary for a player who has suffered serious injuries before.

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On the other hand, long-term injury cases Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia continue their rehabilitation at Cobham. Maresca shared that he regularly talks with them to keep their spirits up: “I saw Levi yesterday. Unfortunately, because they’re injured, I get to see them more often than the players who are currently playing.”

Overall, Chelsea approaches the Bournemouth game with much greater optimism than a few weeks ago. Palmer’s return adds creativity to the attack, James is at his best physical condition in years, and Fofana is stabilizing his playing rhythm. These positive signs not only address immediate personnel challenges but also give hope for Chelsea’s ambitions during this tough phase of the season.

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