- Cole Palmer left Old Trafford limping after a nasty challenge from Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez late in the game
- Martinez avoided a red card with the VAR agreeing with the referee that it was a reckless challenge and not serious foul play
- Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca issued an update on his star forward ahead of their showdown against Arsenal next weekend
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has delivered a worrying update on his star forward Cole Palmer after their game against Manchester United.
Palmer was left in a heap after a bad challenge from Lisandro Martinez late in the game. The Argentine defender escaped with only a yellow card despite the VAR checking the incident.
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Palmer was spotted struggling to walk, but he left the pitch with no assistance after applauding the travelling fans.
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Martinez’s boot brushed his knee after he had pulled off a sublime skill to get away from the former Ajax defender.
The video of Palmer limping left Chelsea fans worried, given his impact in the last year.
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Speaking after the game, Maresca admitted that Martinez should have been sent off. The Italian was also optimistic that Palmer hadn’t suffered a serious injury.
“He was in the changing room with ice. We are waiting now. Hopefully, it is nothing,” he said as quoted by Football London.
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The Premier League quickly explained why VAR didn’t recommend for Martinez to be sent off by referee Rob Jones.
“VAR checked for a potential red card and confirmed the referee’s call of no red card, deeming that it was a reckless challenge and not serious foul play.”
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What next for Cole Palmer?
Palmer will have the luxury of a full week’s rest to monitor his situation. Chelsea’s next game is a Conference League tie against Noah – a competition Palmer isn’t registered for. Maresca will be hopeful he will be back in time for the London derby next week against Arsenal.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
