Cole Palmer: Chelsea Ace "Absolutely Fine" for Villa Clash

Cole Palmer is fit and ready to play for Chelsea in their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. Head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed on Monday that the midfielder is "absolutely fine" after sustaining a knock during the recent game against Arsenal. This update alleviates concerns that Palmer might be experiencing a recurring groin issue, as he remained on the pitch until the 86th minute of Sunday's match.

Rosenior clarified that Palmer's continued presence on the field was not due to a lack of alternatives but because he was healthy. The substitution was tactical, with both Palmer and Enzo Fernandez on yellow cards. The manager also shared encouraging news regarding several other players, including Marc Cucurella, Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens, and Romeo Lavia, who are either back on the pitch or nearing full recovery, bolstering the team's options for the demanding schedule ahead.