Fully recovered. Cole Palmer ready for a full match

Chelsea will face Aston Villa in a Premier League match in just a few days, and their leader and star is set to be available for the encounter.

Details: Speaking at a press conference, Enzo Maresca confirmed that midfielder Cole Palmer is now ready to play the full 90 minutes.

Quote: “I think Cole [Palmer] is ready to play 90 minutes, yes. He played an hour against Everton, then over 70 minutes against Newcastle. So I think progress has been made, he feels good, and I believe he can now play a full 90 minutes,” Maresca said.

The game against Aston Villa will take place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, December 27, with kick-off at 18:30 CET. Chelsea currently sit fourth in the table with 29 points, while Birmingham are third with 36 points.

Reminder: In recent weeks, there has been much speculation around Enzo Maresca and his future, raising questions about his role next season.