Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca revealed that Cole Palmer is fit and available for Wednesday’s clash with Leeds United but warned that the idea is to avoid overworking his returning talisman.
Palmer made his first matchday squad in 71 days by figuring on the bench for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday. Maresca had claimed that the England international was fit enough to start but opted for a midfield trio of Moisés Caicedo, Reece James and Enzo Fernández instead. While James enjoyed a stunning showing, Caicedo was sent off in the first half, forcing a backs-against-the-wall setup which Maresca didn’t feel suited Palmer.
