Chelsea could be without playmaker Cole Palmer when they take on Wolves in a Premier League clash on Monday night.
Palmer has scored 14 goals in the Premier League this season – along with four assists – and has been instrumental in how the club has played under Enzo Maresca.
The coach said: “Cole did not train and we have three or four players who are doubtful for Monday’s match because they faced some problems in the last match.
“Cole, in the first half (of the last game) they kicked him so he didn't train today, we don't know if he will train tomorrow.
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“We rely on Cole because he is a great player. We prefer to play with Cole but if he has an injury or a problem we will find a solution.
One player who may be available to return is defenseman Trevoh Challabah.
Schlappa was recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace this week, and Maresca said it was an easy decision to bring him back to Stamford Bridge.
“It was an easy process in terms of having some injuries and we were looking for a solution,” Maresca said. “The best solution is to reconnect with Trev because we know him and we know he can help us.
“He knows the house better than I do – he was born here! He is very happy. I spoke to him a few days ago and this morning. He is very happy to have me here.
“The reason he left was because of these kind of problems, financial and things like that, and not just a technical decision.”
Chelsea enters the weekend in fifth place in the English Premier League. They are winless in five Premier League matches (D3 L2), having won five in a row before that.
