Liam Rosenior Unveils Chelsea Lineup News for Crystal Palace Match

Liam Rosenior provided an optimistic update regarding player conditions ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming match against Crystal Palace. The fixture is scheduled for Sunday and takes place at Selhurst Park. Following a recent Champions League victory over Pafos, Chelsea aims to secure an important three points to enhance their position in the Premier League standings.

Chelsea Injury Updates

Rosenior addressed the media on Friday, discussing several key players:

• Enzo Fernandez: Overcame illness and participated in most of the midweek match.
• Cole Palmer: Missed the previous game due to thigh tightness but returned to training.
• Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian: Both were used from the bench recently after struggling with illness.
• Filip Jorgensen: Will not play against Crystal Palace due to an injury sustained in the last match, but scans revealed the injury is not as severe as initially feared.

Gradual Recovery from Illness

Rosenior noted that the players who faced illness are gradually regaining their fitness. He stated, “We’ve had to be very careful with that because Estevao was very ill, and Jamie Gittens was very ill.” He expressed relief that the players are on the mend.

Other Players in Focus

• Dario Essugo: Recently sustained an injury during training and is expected to be sidelined for over a month.
• Romeo Lavia: Progressing well in his recovery from an injury, though he is not likely to feature against Crystal Palace.

“Dario has picked up a really unfortunate injury. It’s a real shame because he’s an outstanding player,” Rosenior commented.

Looking Ahead

As Chelsea prepares for the match against Crystal Palace, Rosenior remains optimistic. He believes the squad can perform well, especially with key players returning to fitness.

Fans can look forward to an exciting match as Chelsea aims to reclaim their place among the Premier League’s top four. The health and performance of players like Fernandez, Palmer, Gittens, and Estevao will be crucial in the upcoming fixture.