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Rosenior confirms Palmer's 'precautionary' absence
22 Jan
Summary
- Cole Palmer's absence was a precautionary measure due to a minor issue.
- Moises Caicedo scored the lone goal, securing a 1-0 victory for Chelsea.
- Chelsea's win positions them in eighth place, aiming for a top-eight finish.

Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Pafos on Wednesday, with manager Liam Rosenior confirming that Cole Palmer's absence from the squad was a precautionary measure. Palmer had felt a minor issue during the team's previous match against Brentford.
Moises Caicedo's 78th-minute header proved to be the deciding goal. This win places Chelsea in eighth position, boosting their prospects for a top-eight finish which guarantees a spot in the last 16 of the competition.
Captain Reece James was substituted at halftime as part of managing his workload, and Filip Jorgensen sustained an injury requiring him to be replaced by Robert Sanchez. The team's focus now shifts to their final group-phase match against Napoli.




