Cole Palmer set for second scan on muscle damage after being dominated out of Thomas Tuchel’s first England video games – as ‘optimistic’ Chelsea chase a clearer timeline on his restoration

Cole Palmer is about to bear a second scan on his muscular damage which has stopped the Chelsea playmaker from becoming a member of up with the England nationwide staff.

Whereas the Blues are stated to be optimistic, a clearer timeline is anticipated within the coming days concerning the 22-year-old’s restoration. Palmer missed Sunday’s 1-0 loss at Arsenal, with Enzo Maresca revealing afterwards how his No 10 required a scan on an issue he picked up in coaching the day past.

Mail Sport now understands he’s set for one more scan on the decrease leg challenge, as Chelsea hope he may be handed match to function of their Premier League showdown with Tottenham on April 3.

It has been a demanding season for Palmer, who had began each different Premier League recreation for Chelsea earlier than the weekend.

Solely Moises Caicedo (97.5 per cent) has featured in additional of their league minutes than Palmer (93.7 per cent) for Chelsea. He was additionally affected by sickness previous to this damage.

Whereas Palmer had not formally withdrawn from the England camp on the off likelihood that he might be part of at some stage, Morgan Gibbs-White has already been referred to as up in his place. The Three Lions will face Albania and Latvia.

Palmer had began each different Premier League recreation for Chelsea earlier than the weekend

Chelsea hope he may be handed match to function of their Premier League conflict with Tottenham