Palmer, Madueke and Jackson: Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Spurs and Brentford tests
Chelsea turned to Enzo Maresca as their manager last summer to replace Mauricio Pochettino. The former Manchester City coach guided Leicester City to the Championship title last season.
The Blues are currently sat in 4th in the Premier League as they target Champions League football. They have nine fixtures left to play.
They lost 1-0 away at rivals Arsenal last time out over the weekend. Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.
When will Cole Palmer be back from injury for Chelsea?
Cole Palmer – out. He has emerged as an injury worry for Chelsea and Morgan Gibbs-White’s call-up for England suggests he has had to drop out of Thomas Tuchel’s upcoming squad. He is now set for a scan on a muscular problem which was why he didn’t feature against Arsenal.
Maresca has said: “His injury was from yesterday’s session, it’s a muscular problem. He needs a scan, and it is planned for tomorrow morning. I hope he can be back for our next game, but we need to wait for a scan. We don’t wish players injury, but probably in Cole’s case in this moment it will give him some rest, physically and mentally, it could be good.”
The 22-year-old, who has made 11 caps for the Three Lions, has been a key player for the Blues since joining them in 2023 from Manchester City. He has made 78 appearances in all competitions and has scored 39 goals, 14 of which have come this season. Expected return date: Unknown.
When will Chelsea have Jackson back from injury?
Marc Guiu – out. Chelsea remain without the former Barcelona attacker due to a thigh injury. Maresca shared this update in mid-February: “Marc will also be out for a while. He has a muscle problem, a hamstring issue as well, and will be out for a little while.” Expected return date: 02/04/2025.
Nicolas Jackson – out. The striker is still in the treatment room and isn’t able to play for the Blues just yet as his continues his road to recovery. His head coach said: “Nico has started to do some running outside which is good, but I don’t think there is any change with his status. We are still looking at after the international break for him.” Expected return date: 02/04/2025.
Noni Madueke – out. He is out of action for Chelsea still and they will be weighing up when is best to play him again. When fit, he gives them more competition and depth in attack and someting different to what they have available. Maresca said: “Noni will be out until the international break, probably.” Expected return date: 02/04/2025.
Mykhailo Mudryk – suspended. The Ukraine international is provisionally suspended for a failed drugs test. Maresca said in January: “The only thing I can say is that we are close to Mykhailo as a club, and we are trying to help him. In terms of an update, I don’t have one.” Expected return date: Unknown.
