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Chelsea have been dealt a potential quadruple blow ahead of facing Wolves on Monday as Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez were unable to take part in training on Friday.
Enzo Maresca is attempting to get his team back on track after five games without a win, but revealed that Palmer and co currently have “doubts” for their next home Premier League clash.
Palmer and Colwill were kicked during the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, while Lavia and Fernandez are currently absent from training due to muscle fatigue.
Maresca said in Cobham on Friday: “We have Cole and Levi not in the session, Enzo not in the session, Romeo not in the session.” Four players who are doubtful due to the last game.
It was a kick to Palmer that caused the Englishman's problem, although he continued to complete the 90 minutes. “We trust Cole because he is a great player,” Maresca continued.
“We prefer to play with Cole, without a doubt. We will find different solutions (if not available).'
Enzo Maresca may have four first-team stars unavailable for Monday's game against Wolves
Cole Palmer (center) and Romeo Lavia (left) are two players who emerge as doubts
Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill (the second closest Chelsea player in the photo) also faces a race against time to be available.
On captain Reece James, whose injury-time free kick saved Chelsea from defeat at Bournemouth, Maresca said: “For Reece, it's just to manage his situation. Let's see (if he starts against Wolves). We don't want to get injured again.”
Maresca was asked how January is and he said with a laugh: 'Disaster! In the field it is normal for you to judge the results. We are in a business where we all judge results.
'If we judge the team's performance, I am happy. “I'm not happy with the second half against Bournemouth.”