Overview

• Cole Palmer withdrew during the warm-up at West Ham with groin discomfort, with Enzo Maresca describing the call as precautionary and noting the issue predates the season.
• Chelsea are running further checks this week, and journalist Simon Phillips reports the scan was encouraging, though Saturday may come too soon for a return.
• There is reported optimism that Roméo Lavia will be available after the mid-September international break, according to the Telegraph.
• Benoît Badiashile is working individually at Cobham and is slated for a September return, the Evening Standard reports.
• In Palmer’s absence, João Pedro thrived at No.10 with a goal and two assists in the 5-1 win at West Ham, while Levi Colwill remains out long term after ACL surgery.