Concerning Chelsea, there are two injury updates that fans have to worry about. The national teams have taken most of the senior squad from Cobham for almost a fortnight. Thiago Silva is left behind at Surrey training base after losing his place in the Brazil team.
Mauricio Pochettino has not played the 39-year-old since he got back from injury, but this break may be used to continue his progress towards full fitness.
It is vital as Chelsea gets ready for the final run of matches including an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City on next month. Benoit Badiashile is also anxious to get back into the team after a long spell out.
However, there were setbacks for couple of Mauricio Pochettino’s top performers in their recent victory over Leicester City, both of whom have been hampered by injuries during this term.
Cole Palmer missed England first training session at St George’s Park on Wednesday and was involved in an early scare. In addition, Malo Gusto was called up to France’s Under-23 squad for games against Ivory Coast and USA before being withdrawn due to injury.
On the contrary, Gusto was considered to feature for Thierry Henry’s side preparing for Olympic games in Paris this summer but has now called off that arrangement because of sickness which will see him return home at Chelsea.
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What is the latest injury update of Palmer at Chelsea?
According to various reports, Gusto is expected to be back home and recover after missing four games in November and December following the last international break. Pochettino would love for Gusto to get well soon ahead of their encounter against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on March 30th having had many matches played recently.
Gusto’s quality shown against Leicester despite his failed Chelsea career so far, displays Pochettino’s enormous potentials and the player will aim at winning a place in the coach’s plans.
At Stamford Bridge, Cole Palmer has enjoyed an amazing debut season which has seen him rise into contention for England’s senior side. Having first trained indoors at the complex facilities, he is now with Gareth Southgate’s group for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
The national team showed Palmer making his maiden international appearance in the last set of internationals prior to Christmas hence indicating how fast he has risen through the ranks.
The recent misfortunes of these two youngsters are a poignant reminder that football injuries can strike anytime. For Chelsea as they negotiate through this final part of the season key players availability will be vital if they are to succeed across numerous competitions. Mauricio Pochettino will be closely watching his recovery stages intending to have both Gusto and Palmer.
