Cole Palmer remains a doubt for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Tottenham next week as he has still not returned to full training. The 22-year-old is still suffering with the muscular problem which saw him miss Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal last time out.

Chelsea are in line to receive several boosts on the injury front after the international break.This may soften the blow of losing to Arsenal in the London derby, a result which saw Enzo Maresca’s side fail to capitalise on Manchester City dropping points at home to Brighton as the race for Champions League qualification heats up.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer is to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's first international break in charge of the England side after picking up an injury ahead of the Blues' clash against Arsenal