Chelsea head into Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Barcelona full of confidence after their 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley, a result that saw them climb to second on the table and extended their impressive domestic form. Enzo Maresca's side will now aim to carry that momentum into Europe as they prepare for one of their biggest games of the season.
Cole Palmer's situation remained a major talking point. As Softfootball previously reported , the forward broke his toe at home, pushing back his recovery timeline and ruling him out of the Barcelona encounter. Despite that, Maresca confirmed Palmer has already returned to the pitch and begun light ball work, a promising sign for his eventual comeback.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference shared via Chelsea's official youtube page , Maresca addressed injuries, the strength of Barcelona, the challenge of a huge week ahead, and the growth of key players in his squad