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Malik Ouzia

Chelsea injury boost as Maresca gives Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke update ahead of Tottenham

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Chelsea trio Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke are all fit to face Tottenham.

Palmer has been struggling with a muscular problem and withdrew from the England squad after missing the defeat to Arsenal before the international break.

Jackson has been sidelined since the start of February with a hamstring injury, while Madueke has also been out since February with his own hamstring problem.

But all three players have are back in training and in contention to face Spurs on Thursday.

Boost: Cole Palmer is back in training and fit to face to Spurs (Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Speaking ahead of the Spurs game at Stamford Bridge, Maresca said: “Cole is back, he’s okay, he’s better. Noni is better, Nico is better. They are all good.”

Palmer’s return for the start of the run-in is a major lift for Chelsea as they bid to secure Champions League qualification.

Palmer has struggled in recent months, is without a goal in 10 games and has found things difficult without Jackson in the team.

Explaining why Palmer did not join up with the England squad, Maresca said: “The reason he didn’t play with national team is because the day before Arsenal he had a muscle problem.

“It wasn’t a big issue but it didn’t allow him to play against Arsenal or join the national team. We always say going with national team is the best for a player but overall some days off were good.”

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League but have six clubs within five points of them and breathing down their necks.

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