SHOCKER ALERT! Chelsea’s season hangs by a THREAD!

Cole Palmer’s availability for Chelsea’s Premier League match against Wolves on Monday is uncertain, as confirmed by manager Enzo Maresca.

Palmer, an important player for the Blues, missed training on Friday, raising doubts about his participation at Stamford Bridge.

Maresca commented, “Cole is a doubt; he wasn’t in the session today. Levi [Colwill], Romeo [Lavia], and Enzo [Fernandez] also didn’t train.”

Maresca acknowledged Palmer’s significance, saying, “We rely a lot on Cole because he’s a key player. Of course, we’d prefer to have him on the pitch, but if he’s unavailable, we’ll adjust and find a solution.”

Palmer sustained a knock during Chelsea’s recent 2-2 draw with Bournemouth after landing awkwardly in a challenge, though he managed to finish the match. With Chelsea’s fixture being the final one of gameweek 22, Palmer has limited time to recover before the weekend.

If Palmer and other key players remain sidelined, Maresca may need to make adjustments to his lineup. Joao Felix could take Palmer’s position, and Renato Veiga might partner Moises Caicedo in midfield if Fernandez and Lavia are unavailable.

Defensive concerns grow with Colwill’s potential absence, alongside injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana. However, Trevoh Chalobah, recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace, could partner academy graduate Josh Acheampong in defense.

A positive update comes with Reece James, who came on as a substitute in Chelsea’s last match to help secure a draw.

Although James is expected to be available, Maresca indicated he may not start. “For Reece, it’s about managing his situation carefully,” Maresca said. “If he plays 45 minutes, it shows he’s progressing, but we’re being cautious to avoid another injury. We’ll continue to support him as he works towards full fitness.”

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