Chelsea’s Cole Palmer will miss the match against Arsenal due to illness, despite featuring in their recent FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. The absence of the 21-year-old midfielder from Chelsea’s squad for the London derby raises questions about his availability and potential return.
Palmer played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals but has since been sidelined with illness. Manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that Palmer had been unwell since the FA Cup fixture, leading to his exclusion from team training and ultimately from the squad to face Arsenal.
Having scored 20 goals for Chelsea this season, Palmer’s absence will be felt as Chelsea seek a positive result against Arsenal. Pochettino’s late decision regarding Palmer’s fitness indicates the uncertainty surrounding his recovery timeline.
With Palmer unavailable for the Arsenal clash, Chelsea will need to rely on other options in midfield as they aim to secure a crucial victory in the Premier League.
