Chelsea Concerned Over Cole Palmer’s Fitness After Lisandro Martinez Tackle

Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Cole Palmer’s fitness after a hard challenge by Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez that left the teenage midfielder in pain. The tackle, which injured Palmer on the left knee, enraged Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who believed Martinez should have received a red card rather than a yellow.

Martinez’s high tackle on Palmer in the heated encounter at Old Trafford resulted in a brief halt, with referee Rob Jones awarding simply a caution. VAR affirmed the decision, leaving Maresca clearly furious as he believed it warranted a dismissal. Despite the tackle, Palmer finished the game, which ended in a 1-1 tie when Chelsea came back to equalize.

Palmer’s Injury Update

Following the violent incident, Chelsea’s medical team has continued to evaluate Palmer. Although the club had hoped his stiffness would lessen, Palmer will now have a scan to ascertain the exact nature of his ailment. Chelsea are hoping to have the 22-year-old back in training by Tuesday as they prepare for a vital match against Arsenal.