No time frame to get Palmer in ‘perfect’ shape – Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he will have to continue to assess Cole Palmer’s fitness “game-by-game” after an injury disrupted season for the England international. A persistent groin injury has hampered Palmer’s impact for months. The 23-year-old was used only as a second half substitute as Chelsea bowed out of the League Cup with a […]

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he will have to continue to assess Cole Palmer’s fitness “game-by-game” after an injury disrupted season for the England international.

A persistent groin injury has hampered Palmer’s impact for months.

The 23-year-old was used only as a second half substitute as Chelsea bowed out of the League Cup with a semi final defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday.

Palmer had played the full 90 minutes just three days previously as Chelsea came from 2-0 down to beat West Ham 3-2.

One of the issues that led to Enzo Maresca’s departure as Blues boss in January was a disagreement over his management of the squad.