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Two important Chelsea players will be absent from their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
This was confirmed by Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, during his pre-match press conference on Friday.
In his remarks to the media, Maresca indicated that Cole Palmer and Benoit Badiashile will miss the Nottingham match due to injuries.
“Benoit Badiashile will be sidelined until December due to a muscular injury,” Maresca stated while updating the squad's status.
“Cole Palmer will be out for an additional six weeks. The medical team are not magicians. We hope six weeks will suffice.
“I am confident that Cole will recover, and he does not require surgery, absolutely.”
Maresca further mentioned: “Moi Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, and Pedro are all uncertain for this weekend's match against Nottingham.”
“Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, and Andrey Santos have all returned,” he added.
Chelsea approaches this game following a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in their last Premier League match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Chelsea players are injured?
Benoit Badiashile and Cole Palmer are currently injured. Badiashile is expected to be out until December, while Palmer will miss an additional six weeks.
Will Cole Palmer need surgery?
No, Cole Palmer does not require surgery according to manager Enzo Maresca.
How did Chelsea perform in their last match?
Chelsea won their last Premier League match against Liverpool with a score of 2-1.
