Cole Palmer is set for another scan on his hamstring injury but Chelsea are optimistic over his speedy recovery, with a return date mooted. Palmer missed Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last weekend having picked up a knock in training and was forced to withdraw from Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.

Chelsea will be determined to bounce back from their hapless loss to Arsenal before the international break. The Blues suffered a limp 1-0 defeat at the hands of their London rivals, halting a run of

Jamie Carragher has been criticised for his comments questioning how Cole Palmer could ‘get out’ of Chelsea. having penned an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.