Chelsea will be determined to return to winning ways in their next Premier League fixture against Everton. The Blues will face the Toffees at Stamford Bridge on Monday evening as either side hopes to climb the table.
While Champions League qualification looks out of reach, Chelsea remain determined to clamber into the top-six. Meanwhile, the Toffees will be looking to distance themselves from a relegation battle at the bottom of the table after another point deduction.
There's no easy game in the English top flight and Mauricio Pochettino could be without some big names when he locks horns with Sean Dyche. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at the latest Chelsea injury news.
Cole Palmer was withdrawn in the second half of the Blues' clash against Sheffield United at the weekend.
Injury: Fatigue.
What Pochettino has said: «No, no, no. I think he was tired. My feeling was he was tired. 2-1 for us, Carney is another No.10 who can play there and do the job. Yes, I think we are happy with him.
»We need to protect him. He got a knock against Manchester United and was a little bit more tired than normal, but we wanted to protect him after scoring the second goal. Trying to avoid a problem for the future.”
Possible return date: Everton (H) — April 15.
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Malo Gusto was rested for the Sheffield United clash. He is expected to return against Everton on Monday.
Injury: Illness.
Possible return date: Everton (H) — April 15.
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