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Dom Smith

Chelsea: Liam Rosenior explains Cole Palmer absence from FA Cup win amid worrying three-man injury update

Bad news: Liam Rosenior saw three key players ruled out of Charlton win - (Action Images via Reuters)

Cole Palmer, Reece James and Malo Gusto were left out of Chelsea’s squad at Charlton as a precaution after picking up knocks, Liam Rosenior has confirmed.

The trio were not involved at the match at the Valley on Saturday night when the Blues won 5-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round and begin Rosenior’s tenure with victory.

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