“God punish Lisandro Martinez” – Chelsea fans worried after latest Cole Palmer’s injury scan Update ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea Is Concerned About Cole Palmer’s Injury Before Their Match Against Arsenal
In Chelsea’s most recent 1-1 draw with Manchester United, Cole Palmer’s stellar season took an unfortunate turn when Lisandro Martinez’s hard tackle left the Blues’ top midfielder perhaps injured.
However, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was displeased with Martinez’s careless challenge, which only resulted in a yellow card, and argued at full time that the United defender ought to have been sent off.
With Palmer’s condition uncertain, Chelsea face an anxious wait. The 22-year-old has been a key figure in Maresca’s lineup, notching an impressive seven goals in just 10 Premier League appearances.
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea initially hoped Palmer’s soreness would subside quickly. However, as the discomfort persists, the club has decided to send him for a scan to determine the severity of the injury. Palmer’s absence would deal a significant blow to Chelsea’s chances in their upcoming high-stakes clash with Arsenal on Sunday, a game with vital implications in the league standings.
Replacing Palmer: Joao Felix in the Spotlight
If Palmer is sidelined for the Arsenal match, Joao Felix appears to be the most likely candidate to step in. The versatile 23-year-old, who shines in a central attacking role just behind the striker, has been identified by Maresca as a viable No.10 option. Maresca has even hinted at playing both Palmer and Felix together in the future, although, for this upcoming fixture, the focus will likely be on replacing Palmer’s creative spark.
Felix’s technical skill and vision could make him a solid alternative, but filling the void left by Palmer’s form this season won’t be easy. Without Palmer, Chelsea will have to rely on Felix and other playmakers to drive their offense if they hope to secure a win against their London rivals.
Chelsea’s Challenge Against Arsenal Without Palmer
As Chelsea prepares for Sunday’s clash, Maresca and his squad know that defeating Arsenal will be a daunting task, especially without their top performer. If Palmer doesn’t recover in time, Chelsea will need to adapt quickly, utilizing Felix and potentially rethinking their attacking strategy to compensate for Palmer’s absence. The upcoming scan will reveal the extent of Palmer’s injury, and fans will be hoping for positive news to boost Chelsea’s hopes as they face one of their toughest tests of the season.
Chelsea fans so worried about Cole Palmer’s injury
@Blueboy_: “God punish Lisandro Martinez…”
@Lovely_bluezone: “Football is ruined, how on earth Lisandro Martinez is not given straight red card”
Another fans said: Palmer is suffering this now and they left Lisandro Martinez ..stupid decision from the ref
A fans also said: “Lets pray it’s not serious hopefully he will be back against Arsenal”
We can’t lose him now