- Palmer missed penalty
- Almost left out of squad
- Insisted on playing despite fever
Getty Images SportCole Palmer didn't train before Chelsea's win over Leicester due to 'fever and diarrhoea' as Enzo Maresca defends struggling forward after penalty miss
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GettyWHAT MARESCA SAID
Asked why his forward wasn't at his best against relegation-threatened Leicester, Maresca responded: "It's very easy: Cole didn't train yesterday and during the night he didn't feel well. The reason why he didn't train yesterday is fever and diarrhoea in the last 48 hours. This morning, he woke up and he asked me, 'I want to be on the pitch because I want to help this team, this club to play Champions League'. This shows how these players want to bring the club where it belongs to."
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
Chelsea's next Premier League fixture is a tough game against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge next Sunday. The Gunners' title hopes are looking slim after a disappointing result against Manchester United, but Arteta's side will still provide a stern test for Palmer and Co nonetheless, and their stellar defensive record means the England forward could be looking at another barren outing.
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