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Dom Smith

Cole Palmer: Chelsea handed fitness boost as star in training ahead of Napoli clash

In training: Cole Palmer - (Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Cole Palmer trained at Cobham on Tuesday morning in a major boost to his chances of returning to the Chelsea team for Wednesday’s crucial Champions League clash in Naples.

Chelsea sit in the top eight of the table but need a good win against Napoli and for results to go their way in order to nail down their position and avoid a two-legged play-off round. The top eight sides in the competition bypass that round and progress straight to the round of 16.

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