Chelsea’s star attacker, 21-year-old Cole Palmer, is a major doubt for tonight’s crucial London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates.
Palmer missed training due to illness and could be the only Premier League game he’s missed this season for the Blues (excluding a December suspension).
He was a key player in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal earlier this season, scoring a goal. However, his participation tonight remains uncertain.
Pochettino, the Chelsea manager, has downplayed Palmer’s availability for the match. While a final decision will be made ssoon, Pochettino seems pessimistic. He emphasized that even if Palmer recovers, his fitness for the full game might be questionable.
This potential absence presents a challenge for the rest of the Chelsea squad. Pochettino has urged his players to step up and prove that Chelsea can succeed even without their top scorer.
Pochettino Told reporters: “We will see. We will see. It is a good challenge if Palmer is not available tomorrow. It’s a good challenge for his teammates or those in a similar position.
“If I were them, I would be motivated to go there tomorrow and show that this is Chelsea Football Club, not Cole Palmer Football Club.”