Chelsea have received double fitness boosts ahead of their Champions League trip to Atalanta, with Enzo Maresca confirming positive news on both Cole Palmer and Liam Delap.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca offered a candid assessment of his side's latest setback after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Bournemouth on the south coast.
Manchester City secured a second successive Premier League victory at home against Sunderland, Chelsea were held scoreless away to Bournemouth while Tottenham managed to beat Brentford.
Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea are still unsure when Romeo Lavia will return, as the Belgian's injury problems continued to disrupt their midfield plans ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.
Enzo Maresca admitted that Cole Palmer's long-awaited return was "the only good news" on a punishing Wednesday night for Chelsea, who were beaten 3-1 by a sharp Leeds United side at Elland Road.
Leeds United hauled themselves out of the relegation zone with an energised 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday, a result that relieved growing pressure on manager Daniel Farke.