Enzo Maresca Reveals Key Team Updates Ahead of Nottingham Forest Match

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Enzo Maresca Reveals Key Team Updates Ahead of Nottingham Forest Match

Enzo Maresca has provided updates regarding his team’s fitness ahead of the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest. The Chelsea head coach confirmed that Cole Palmer will be sidelined for an additional six weeks due to a groin injury. This issue worsened during a match against Manchester United on September 20, forcing Palmer to miss the past four matches before the international break.

Injury Updates for Chelsea Players

Cole Palmer: Expected to be out for six more weeks.
Tosin Adarabioyo: Returned to training and available for selection.
Wesley Fofana: Fit to play after missing recent matches.
Andrey Santos: Available for selection following training during the break.
Reece James: Set to potentially make his 200th appearance for Chelsea.
Benoit Badiashile: Out until December due to a muscle injury.

Maresca emphasized the importance of returning Palmer to full fitness when he eventually comes back. “We try to protect Cole as much as we can, and the most important thing is that when he comes back, he is fully fit,” he stated during a press conference.

Positive Returns and Further Assessments

The coach expressed optimism regarding the availability of Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, and Andrey Santos, who missed crucial victories over Benfica and Liverpool. These players returned to training during the international break and are now ready to contribute against Nottingham Forest.

Additionally, the fitness of Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Pedro Neto remains uncertain. Maresca noted that their participation in training would determine their availability for the match. “They didn’t take part in the session yesterday, but we will see if they can train today,” he mentioned.

As Chelsea prepares for the match at the City Ground, the team will complete a training session at Cobham before departing for Nottingham. Maresca’s updates reflect a mix of hopeful recoveries and ongoing challenges with player injuries as they gear up for the lunchtime kickoff.