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Will Cole Palmer be fit to face Tottenham? Enzo Maresca delivers final verdict on Chelsea forward & gives updates on Nicolas Jackson & Noni Madueke ahead of London derby clash

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<p>Chelsea have been without striker <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-striker-crisis-injured-nicolas-jackson-ruled-out-april-enzo-maresca/blta4d9c3f6501a0457" target="_blank">Nicolas Jackson</a>, winger <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/more-problems-chelsea-enzo-maresca-noni-madueke-injury-update-winger-limps-out-of-brighton-defeat/blt1fa7638cc701ac1c" target="_blank">Noni Madueke</a>, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cole-palmer-set-to-withdraw-from-england-squad-after-injury-blow-confirms-chelsea-boss-enzo-maresca/blt9be583fa2bcce60f" target="_blank">talisman Palmer</a> of late. However, ahead of facing Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, head coach Maresca says all three are "good" after muscular injuries.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Italian head coach told a pre-match press conference: "Cole Palmer is back, he is okay. Noni Madueke is better. Nico Jackson is better. They are all good."</p><p></p>

WHAT ENZO MARESCA SAID

<p>Palmer is enduring a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-leicester-cole-palmer-marc-cucurella-penalty-failure-enzo-maresca-side-top-four/blt531e9ffa46845414" target="_blank">lengthy goal drought</a> and many have observed Chelsea's drop in form, along with his, has coincided with Jackson's injury. But if both men are back fit to face Tottenham, that is a huge boost for the Blues. Plus, a win will strengthen their chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Chelsea return to Premier League action at home to Spurs on Thursday, followed by a trip to London neighbours Brentford on Sunday.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Will Cole Palmer be fit to face Tottenham? Enzo Maresca delivers final verdict on Chelsea forward & gives updates on Nicolas Jackson & Noni Madueke ahead of London derby clash | Goal.com

Enzo Maresca has issued an injury update on Cole Palmer ahead of Chelsea&apos;s crunch clash with bitter rivals Tottenham.

Will Cole Palmer be fit to face Tottenham? Enzo Maresca delivers final verdict on Chelsea forward &amp; gives updates on Nicolas Jackson &amp; Noni Madueke ahead of London derby clash

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