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COLE PALMER PUSHES RECOVERY RACE TO FEATURE IN MASSIVE MATCH
Chelsea are hopeful Cole Palmer can return from his groin injury in time for the Champions League clash against Barcelona on November 25th. The club is managing his recovery day by day and does not want to rush the important attacker back.
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Palmer Return Race On - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Cole Palmer is expected to be available for Chelsea's crucial Champions League matchup with Barcelona. The Blues are hoping Palmer can eventually return before the end of the month, despite his injury dating back to September.
On November 25, Enzo Maresca's team, which has performed admirably without Palmer, will host Hansi Flick's team at Stamford Bridge.
Palmer, a former Man City player, would also want to participate in such a historic matchup, the Mail claims. However, the source also asserts that Chelsea does not want to risk further harm by rushing the attacker's return since he is too crucial to their season as a whole.
Due to a recurring groin ailment that plagued him throughout the season's early exchanges, Palmer has missed Chelsea's last 11 games across all competitions. The England international has not returned to the field since hobbling off early in his team's September 20 loss to Manchester United.
Speaking last week before Chelsea's Champions League trip to Azerbaijan, Maresca expressed his optimism that Palmer would be healthy enough to play some against the Catalan powerhouses this month. "With Cole, we try to plan, we try to schedule, you know, before the beginning," he stated. "We hope so [he will be ready vs. Barca]." After that, we must review that.
"So, right now, Cole and I go day by day. He is not participating in any team sessions. Additionally, Benoit Badiashile is likely to be available following the international break, which is really exciting for us.
"To be really honest, I want Cole could be here tomorrow. Cole should arrive early, please. I have repeatedly stated that Cole makes us a stronger squad. He is injured and out of commission, which is unfortunate for us, but we really want him back soon."
Speaking to football.london about the injury's complexity, Maresca stated: "We need to safeguard Cole for sure, 100%." Not just Cole, in my opinion, since we never stop or because of the Club World Cup, as I spoke earlier.
"I am not sure what the answer is for Cole. We now meet with the medical team to determine the best course of action for him. However, there is also a type of injury that is not binary.
"It is not an injury that will go away one day. It is not like you are just playing and will vanish tomorrow. You can be worse at times and better at others. We must therefore manage day by day.
Palmer is crucial to Chelsea, but since his injury, Maresca's team has only lost twice, winning handily against Tottenham and Liverpool.
With just six points separating them and league leaders Arsenal, players like Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho, and Joao Pedro have all played admirably in his absence, helping the Blues climb into third place and early title contention.
CHELSEA PLANS PRE-CONTRACT OFFER FOR MIKE MAIGNAN
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are targeting AC Milan's Mike Maignan. The world-class goalkeeper is stalling on a new contract, potentially allowing a free transfer in 2026 as both clubs seek a long-term #1.
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Blues Preparing January Pre-Contract For Mike Maignan - Photo Credit: Getty Images
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are reportedly planning offers to recruit AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
As the French international nears the end of his contract at the San Siro, both European powerhouses are reportedly keeping a careful eye on his condition.
Many people consider Maignan, who is currently 30 years old, to be among the top goalkeepers in football.
He is a vital member of the team and the nation because of his poise, quick thinking, and leadership in between positions.
The Chelsea target refuses to sign a new contract with AC Milan.
But Milan will have to fight hard to maintain their number one spot. Negotiations to extend the Frenchman's contract, which is set to expire in June 2026, have apparently halted.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan's sporting direction and pay demands have proven to be major roadblocks in Maignan's unwillingness to commit to a new contract.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also patiently awaiting the outcome.
Maignan will have the option to negotiate a pre-contract agreement as early as January 2026 if he declines to extend, opening the door for a potentially historic free move the following summer.
Chelsea's pursuit of Maignan coincides with ongoing concern surrounding the team's goalkeeping staff.
Due to Robert Sanchez's inconsistent play, manager Enzo Maresca is looking for a more seasoned and dominant goalkeeper.
Maignan is the ideal choice to provide stability to a team that is still changing because of his demonstrated success in the Champions League and Serie A.
Bayern Munich are standing in Chelsea's way of signing Maignan.
Meanwhile, Maignan is seen by Bayern Munich as the perfect replacement for Manuel Neuer, whose illustrious tenure in Bavaria is coming to an end.
According to sources, Bayern's scouts have written excellent evaluations of Maignan, noting that he possesses the same distribution, communication, and defensive line organisation skills as Neuer did in his prime.
Maignan's profile on the global scene has also increased as a result of his exploits for France under Didier Deschamps.
It is unlikely that AC Milan will be able to retain him. Due to the club's financial situation, it is challenging to match the salaries offered by Europe's top teams; Chelsea and Bayern are both willing to provide contracts that are significantly more profitable than Milan's.
CHELSEA TOLD EMANUEL EMEGHA CAN TRANSFORM SQUAD AND DELIVER GOALS
Chelsea-bound Emanuel Emegha earns his first Netherlands call-up after scoring 6 goals for Strasbourg. The 22-year-old striker, tipped to be a "huge hit," is set to join the Blues in 2026 to solve their striker issues.
Chelsea Signing Emanuel Emegha Dubbed ‘Next Zlatan’ - COURTESY/PHOTO
Following his first senior call-up to the Netherlands, future Chelsea star Emanuel Emegha has been predicted to be a huge hit.
To finally solve Stamford Bridge's obvious striker problem, the 22-year-old will join the Blues from sister club Strasbourg in 2026.
Joao Pedro is better suited for a No. 10 position, while Enzo Maresca is still looking for a frontman to be the centre of his assault.
Before scoring in back-to-back Premier League games in November, the Brazilian had gone ten games without scoring.
Liam Delap, his main rival, was sent off against Wolves last month and has not scored since returning from a two-month injury.
Despite having a hamstring problem to begin the season, Emegha has continued to play well under Liam Rosenior.
In his first eight games of the season, the Dutchman has scored six goals and provided two assists for Strasbourg, including a double in Sunday's thrilling 2-0 victory over Lille.
Ronald Koeman, the manager of the Netherlands, has therefore called up Emegha for World Cup qualifying matches against Poland and Lithuania.
Andy Brassell, a European football specialist, told talkSPORT.com that Emegha's situation is coming together at the ideal moment.
"Emegha will be the starting forward for the Netherlands at Euro 2028 if he makes it to the Premier League in 2026 and performs well," he stated.
Of course, he is still young. He has a respectable amount of French football experience, nevertheless, considering his age.
"I believe he is a talented line leader. He runs well. He is powerful. He finishes things well.
Emegha was called the "next Zlatan."
Maresca recently made headlines when he harshly criticised Delap for receiving a "stupid" and "embarrassing" red card upon his return.
Nevertheless, Emegha has kept up his reputation as the "next Zlatan" by scoring goals despite taunts from his own supporters.
Brassell went on: "Since he decided to transfer to Chelsea, he has received a lot of criticism that some of his friends and family feel is excessively harsh.
Since Chelsea has first dibs because it is Strasbourg and he is a very good player, everyone knew when he started playing well for them that he would eventually finish up there.
However, I believe that some Strasbourg supporters are offended because he was named captain and then, a few weeks later, was seen standing at Stamford Bridge wearing a Chelsea shirt.
"I completely understand. I get it, but he was clearly a little offended when some Strasbourg ultras displayed a banner claiming he was merely a pawn of BlueCo [after a 1-0 league victory against Le Havre].
"He made a big show of it and everything else after he scored at Paris FC, taking off his jersey and pointing to the back.
Since then, he has been excluded from the team, which has led to some marginalisation. Joaquin Panichelli entered the game and performed admirably.
"The Argentine centre-forward has become the leading scorer in Ligue 1. He gave a great performance.
"Liam Rosenior remarked that Panichelli's two goals at PSG were the best centre-forward performance he had ever witnessed in person.
It was fascinating to note that he had been such a strong supporter of Emegha; it seemed as though they had somewhat moved on from him.
For Chelsea, Emegha will be a huge hit.
"However, he rejoins the club, dons the captain's armband once more, and scores twice as they defeated Lille over the weekend."
"Olivier Giroud, who has not scored in the league since August, scored the second goal after a terrible back ball.
Actually, I believe that highlights not only Emegha's qualities but also his attitude and self-belief.
That gives me the impression that he will succeed greatly in the Premier League. Because he has the guts to stand up and say, "Yeah, yeah, this is what I am made of," whether he is being scrutinised or marginalised.
According to Sam Matterface, Estevao of Chelsea will one day win the Ballon d'Or!
And he consistently demonstrates it, which is really amazing. He has a lot more to say this season as a result.
"Keep in mind that I do not think it really matters if he and Panichelli play together because I believe Strasbourg will advance far in the Conference League.
"There will be a lot of games for them to play. However, I do think he would be a huge success for Chelsea.
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