Around the Premier League’s press conferences, including Kolo Muani’s derby boost for Spurs and Howe demanding more of Woltemade
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Cole Palmer’s long-awaited comeback from a groin injury has been put back after the Chelsea forward fractured a toe in a freak accident at home, ruling him out for a further two weeks. Palmer was close to returning to first-team action after two months on the sidelines, only to stub the small toe on his left foot on a door on Wednesday night.
Chelsea, who visit Burnley in the Premier League in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, had hoped the 23-year-old would be available for Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Barcelona or next weekend’s home game against Arsenal.
“Unfortunately he had an accident at home two days ago and he hit his toe,” Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea head coach, said. “It’s nothing important, but for sure he’s not back next week. “The only thing we know is that he’s not available for this week, next week. He’s not available for tomorrow for sure, Barcelona for sure, Arsenal for sure. It can happen. I wake up many times during the night to go to the toilet. I hit my head, my legs, my everything, so it can happen.
