Cole Palmer returns for Chelsea against Newcastle United on Sunday after he was absent from Thursday’s Conference League win over Panathinaikos.
Palmer, who has established himself as Chelsea’s most important attacking player, is unable to feature in the first half of the Blues’ European campaign.
That’s because he was left out of Chelsea’s dedicated Conference League squad with the club understood to be mindful of his workload.
After a midweek rest, though, Palmer is back available, and the same is true for Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana, who were also not included in the Conference League squad.
Levi Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Nicolas Jackson, Reece James and Malo Gusto also all remained in west London with Maresca resting almost entire preferred XI.
Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella the only first-team regulars on midweek duty with Joao Felix and Chistopher Nkunku on the score sheet in Greece.
Lavia made his return from injury in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in Chelsea’s last Premier League match, as did captain Reece James.
Fofana and Cucurella missed the Liverpool match via suspension but both men are able to feature against the Magpies at Stamford Bridge.
Ben Chilwell has been struggling with illness but he is also expected to be available for selection ahead of the clash with Eddie Howe’s side.
Chelsea have no notable absentees for the clash against Newcastle and will be expected to name a strong line-up, especially after a number of players were rested against Panathinaikos.
Predicted Chelsea XI to face Newcastle
Sanchez, Cucurella, Colwill, Fofana, James, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
Where to watch Chelsea vs Newcastle? Kick-off time and TV channel
Chelsea vs Newcastle United kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, October 27.
Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV.
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