Palmer is nearing fitness and could be available for Chelsea’s meeting with Arsenal on Sunday, according to head coach Enzo Maresca.
The 22-year-old was walking unaided at Stamford Bridge as he attended the team’s Conference League win over FC Noah on Thursday and was suffering no visible effect of the knee injury picked up against Manchester United at the weekend.
A decision will be taken on Saturday as to whether the England international plays against the Gunners, and Maresca said the signs he will be recovered in time were hopeful.
AP