Adam Clery Football Column. A newsletter that unpacks the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful gameThe ACFC newsletter: unpacking football’s absurditiesUnpack football’s oddities with the ACFC newsletterCole Palmer has not travelled with the Chelsea squad for the Champions League trip to Atalanta. Enzo Marsca confirmed that England’s Cole Palmer is resting as he recovers from his injury. Palmer missed a few weeks due to an injury at first, but then a groin issue and a broken foot.Cole is currently in the middle of his process. He’s not available, he can’t play two games in a row in three days,” Maresca revealed. We planned it, and that’s how we protect him.Maresca also gave an update on Liam Delap who was injured at Bournemouth.The Italian added that “Liam is a good thing, there is no fracture.” The 22-year old has missed the last two months with a hamstring injury.”open the image gallery (Chelsea FC by Getty Images).” Delap’s absence does not mean a return for Raheem, Sterling or Axel Disasi.Maresca said that the same was true for Axel and Raheem. They are both Chelsea players. “Now we are also in December. January is on the way, so obviously, anything can happen.Reece James, Wesley Fofana have also had their minutes managed after recent long spells of being injured. However, both have traveled.Maresca said that both Reece and Wes were with the team, so they are both available for tomorrow’s match. We will then see the starting line-up tomorrow.”open image gallery (AFP via Getty Images).Winger Alejandro Garnacho appears to be ready to start, having settled well in since his summer transfer from Manchester United.The Argentina international said that sometimes in life, you need to make changes to take a leap forward or improve as a footballer.”I thought it was a good time, and the club I chose was also a good choice. It was a simple decision.Chelsea will start the Champions League campaign seventh after beating Barcelona 3-0 last time at Stamford Bridge.
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