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Chelsea received positive news as star forward Cole Palmer looks set to play against Bournemouth, having returned to training. He had been a doubt following a minor knock. Several other players are also back, easing the club’s injury concerns.

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Cole Palmer injury update as Chelsea star 'confident' of starting against Bournemouth after Thomas Tuchel warning — Cole Palmer is “confident” he will start against Bournemouth this weekend, having resumed training after a minor injury scare.