Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer has yet to make a full return to training ahead of the Blues’ Premier League clash with Brentford.
Palmer, who limped off during the warm-up before Chelsea’s 5-1 victory over West Ham, also missed the 2-0 win against Fulham prior to the international break.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Maresca said:
“Cole took part in the session yesterday for the first time. Not the entire session. We have one more session, we are going to try with him. We will see if it is okay. Otherwise, he will be out again tomorrow. He is recovering from an injury. It is not managing him, it is recovery.”
Maresca also delivered a setback on striker Liam Delap, who is expected to be sidelined for up to 12 weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Fulham.
“Liam is around 10 to 12 weeks. Long way to go!” he added.
Meanwhile, new signing Alejandro Garnacho is still building match fitness following his summer arrival from Manchester United.
“He is working well. For sure, he needs to work. He arrived not 100 per cent fit. He needs to work and is working well. We will see. Hopefully, soon we can give him minutes,” Maresca said.
Chelsea return to Premier League action against Brentford as they look to extend their winning run.
