E. Maresca: "C. Palmer will be able to play against the Leeds United team"

2025-12-03 13:22 © scanpix

London's Chelsea club head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer will be able to play against Leeds United, Reece James' participation, and commented on who will replace the suspended Moises Caicedo:

"C. Palmer will be able to play. He was on the bench in the last match.

It was complicated for this Englishman to play when we were down a man because he needs to return to his best physical condition. The plan is to give him plenty of minutes until he plays the full 90."

"I would like R. James to always start from the beginning, but we have to see."

He has been a full-back his entire life. He has also played in the midfield. He can be good in both positions."

"Andrey Santos is ready to replace M. Caicedo.

His position is also the number six, like Moi... he is ready. Another player who can perform well in this position is Josha Acheampong, but we will see."

23-year-old Cole Palmer has not played since mid-September due to injury.

This season, the Englishman has scored 2 goals in four matches.