Cole Palmer dangers lacking his aspect’s essential conflict with Arsenal subsequent weekend after being despatched house from the England U21s.
The previous Manchester Metropolis man has lit up Stamford Bridge since making the transfer for £40m in the summertime.
Palmer has grabbed one objective and one help within the Premier League this season, with the winger serving to clear up Chelsea’s incapability in entrance of objective.
The 21-year-old was one of many standout gamers in his aspect’s 4-1 drubbing of Burnley final weekend and joined up with the U21 squad for worldwide responsibility on Monday.
Sadly, Palmer suffered a useless leg throughout England’s 9-1 win in opposition to Serbia and was subsequently despatched house by Lee Carsley.
“I feel Cole can be superb, however we don’t take any probabilities with any of the gamers,” mentioned Carsley through the Evening Standard.
“If there’s a slight doubt that they’re going to overlook a recreation on the weekend, we get them again to the golf equipment as rapidly as we are able to.
“We might’ve saved Cole right here one other day and see the way it was, however we didn’t suppose it was proper. Everybody else is ok, just a few colds and sniffles.”
Chelsea faces a frightening run-in after they return from the worldwide break with the sport in opposition to Arsenal pivotal in setting a tempo for the squad.
Blues followers will likely be devastated to see one in every of their brightest stars be a part of an ever-growing harm checklist.