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Everything observed in Chelsea training before facing Bournemouth, with Palmer set for a return
Ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth, Enzo Maresca is ramping up preparations. Chelsea went into the September international break with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, following a dominant response to their opening defeat to Manchester City by hammering Wolves.
Maresca’s team has managed to collect four points from a possible nine so far, showing some encouraging signs despite a mixed start. During this period, Chelsea completed deals for Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho, while key players like Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah moved on.
Felix made an immediate impact during his second debut, scoring in the 6-2 victory over Wolves. Sancho, on the other hand, is aiming for a similar performance if given the chance by Maresca this weekend. The possibility of Sancho starting seemed more likely at the start of the international break when it was announced that Cole Palmer would return to Cobham after leaving England’s training camp.
Although Palmer didn’t seem to have a serious injury, there were some concerns about his absence, especially since he wasn’t included in the Conference League squad. However, the 22-year-old has been spotted in full training, which indicates he could be ready to feature this weekend.
With that in mind, here’s a summary of everything seen from Chelsea’s training session on Monday at Cobham, as reported by *football.london*.
Palmer’s Injury Update
Although not the focus, Palmer was visible in the background of two training photos taken on the grass during Chelsea’s latest session.
Concerns arose after Palmer limped off during the Conference League match against Servette last month, but he still played in the following match against Crystal Palace. With several first-team players returning this week, Palmer will be eager to continue impressing. The club’s website also showed Jadon Sancho working hard in the gym and actively participating in outdoor training.
A Forgotten Player Returns
Carney Chukwuemeka was also seen participating in senior training on Monday, despite earlier statements from Maresca indicating the club was seeking a resolution regarding his future.
With Chelsea having strengthened both midfield and attack over the summer, Chukwuemeka’s position in the squad seemed uncertain. However, his involvement in training suggests things might change, especially since Ben Chilwell continues to train separately. Though the 20-year-old hasn’t yet been included in any matchday squads, this could change in the Conference League campaign, where Palmer is also absent.
