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Dom Smith

Chelsea handed new Cole Palmer injury boost ahead of Arsenal and Barcelona showdowns

Comeback trail: Palmer is stepping up his recovery from injury - (AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea are working to get Cole Palmer back fit in time to make his return from injury in the Champions League clash with Barcelona.

The Blues host Barca at Stamford Bridge on November 25 and it remains the hope of both Palmer and the club that he will have recovered from the reoccurring groin issue that has plagued him since the Club World Cup in time to feature.

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