Enzo Maresca gives an update on Cole Palmer after the Chelsea talisman was seen limping off the pitch
Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer 'looks good' after being seen limping down the tunnel following Chelsea's win over Servette.
The Blues secured a 2-0 victory in their European Conference League play-off first leg against the Swiss team at Stamford Bridge.
After a slow first half in which Chelsea booed at half time, a Christopher Nkunku sorrow and Noni Madueke The goal gave them the victory.
After the Blues went 1-0 up and Marc Guiu missed a goal into an empty netMaresca made a triple change, taking out Peter Neto, Guiu and Nkunku replace Madueke, Palmer and Enzo Fernández.
But after helping his side to victory, Chelsea's top scorer last season was seen clutching his hamstring and apparently feeling discomfort.
He headed down the tunnel to the dressing rooms immediately after the final whistle, leaving fans concerned about his availability ahead of the clash against Wolves This Sunday.
“Cole felt something but he looks fine,” Maresca said after the match.
“They've already examined him, he looks fine, fine and hopefully there won't be any problems and he'll be available for Sunday's game.”
Palmer scored an impressive 27 goals and 15 assists for Chelsea in all competitions after joining Chelsea. Manchester City last summer for £42.5m.
He also impressed with England in Euro 2024 This summer, he scored the only goal for the Three Lions in a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final.
And the former Chelsea star Scott Minto He was surprised when Maresca brought in possibly his best attacking player in a first leg of the European round.
Speaking on talkSPORT2's match commentary, he said: “I have to be honest, after a really poor first half where I could have made changes if I wanted to, the second half has been completely different.
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“They go 1-0 up, two really good chances, you're really up, and then you make a triple substitution?
“It's clear that he wants to try and win this game, but this is the kind of second-half performance we wanted from the start.
“I'm a little surprised that he made the change.
“He's sending a message that he wants to win this game and win this tie tonight if possible.”
