Liam Rosenior reveals whether Palmer will be fit for tomorrow’s clash against Leeds

Fantastic news for Chelsea fans.

Details: Ahead of the Premier League matchday 26 fixture, in which Chelsea will host Leeds at Stamford Bridge, the Blues’ head coach, 41-year-old Liam Rosenior, delighted supporters at the pre-match press conference by announcing that 23-year-old attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will be available for selection tomorrow.

“Cole Palmer is ready to play tomorrow,” Rosenior confirmed.

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Earlier, reports suggested Palmer was a doubt due to a minor injury, but after a thorough examination, Chelsea’s medical staff gave him the green light.

This season, Cole Palmer has already missed 107 days due to injuries—a situation that has frustrated both Chelsea’s coaching staff and the player himself.

So far this season, Palmer has made 17 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists.

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