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MARESCA DELIVERS TRIPLE INJURY BLOW AHEAD OF CRUCIAL FIXTURES.

Chelsea's injury crisis deepens as Enzo Maresca reveals Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Pedro Neto are all fitness doubts after missing training. The news compounds a setback for Cole Palmer.

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Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Pedro Neto are all fitness doubts

We all looked forward to Enzo Maresca's press conference to provide us with a slew of news to cover during the lengthy and dull international break.

Sadly, the news has largely turned out to be negative. The coach revealed additional problems for other players in the team in addition to unfavourable news about Cole Palmer, who has experienced a setback in his recuperation from a persistent groin issue.

The injury list now includes three first-team regulars.

Three first-team regulars were undergoing fitness tests to determine whether they could exercise today after missing practice yesterday, according to Maresca:

"We will see if they can train today; if not, they are going to be out." Moi [Caicedo], Enzo [Fernandez], and Pedro [Neto] did not participate in the session yesterday.

It is a great tragedy because Caicedo was given a break during this international time after being run into the ground in recent weeks, but it is obvious that he still harmed himself. Pedro Neto played twice for Portugal and obviously harmed himself, while Enzo was relieved of Argentina duty early due to knee irritation.

In the worst scenario, with all three out, we might witness some intriguing midfield lineups, like Romeo Lavia and Andrey Santos switching places with Facundo Buonanotte in front of them.

Given that Estevao has been in Asia with Brazil, we had a suspicion that he would not start tomorrow, but Maresca's options are seriously narrowing if Neto is out.

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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