Enzo Maresca has issued an injury update on Cole Palmer ahead of Chelsea's crunch clash with bitter rivals Tottenham.

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• Chelsea star Palmer been out injured
• Jackson & Madueke also been sidelined
• Maresca issues update on trio ahead of Spurs clash

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Chelsea have been without striker Nicolas Jackson, winger Noni Madueke, and talisman Palmer of late. However, ahead of facing Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, head coach Maresca says all three are "good" after muscular injuries.

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  WHAT ENZO MARESCA SAID

  The Italian head coach told a pre-match press conference: "Cole Palmer is back, he is okay. Noni Madueke is better. Nico Jackson is better. They are all good."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Palmer is enduring a lengthy goal drought and many have observed Chelsea's drop in form, along with his, has coincided with Jackson's injury. But if both men are back fit to face Tottenham, that is a huge boost for the Blues. Plus, a win will strengthen their chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Chelsea return to Premier League action at home to Spurs on Thursday, followed by a trip to London neighbours Brentford on Sunday.

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