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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Robert O'Connor

Enzo Maresca hopes to have Cole Palmer back in Chelsea squad to face Arsenal

Enzo Maresca said Cole Palmer could be fit to face Arsenal on Sunday after his knee injury (John Walton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Cole Palmer is nearing fitness and could be available for Chelsea’s meeting with Arsenal on Sunday, according to head coach Enzo Maresca.

The 22-year-old was walking unaided at Stamford Bridge as he attended the team’s Conference League win over FC Noah on Thursday and was suffering no visible effect of the knee injury picked up against Manchester United at the weekend.

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