Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has provided an update on the fitness of several key players as the Blues turn their attention to Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford, following their 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Speaking ahead of the weekend fixture, Rosenior reflected on the physical demands on his squad during a congested run of games and emphasised the importance of careful player management at this stage of the season.
In a statement shared via the club's official X handle , Rosenior explained that Cole Palmer missed the Arsenal game as it came too soon in his recovery, with the club unwilling to take any risks over a minor thigh issue. The Chelsea boss remains hopeful the influential attacker will return to training on Friday. Rosenior said:
