Sat Sep 13 18:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is unsure if Cole Palmer will be fit to face Brentford due to an injury sustained before the West Ham game. Palmer has been undergoing recovery work but needs to complete a full training session before a decision is made. Liam Delap is ruled out for 10-12 weeks with a hamstring injury. Maresca also expressed concern about the fitness of his Brazilian players who played a World Cup qualifier in Bolivia at high altitude, making their recovery more challenging. Moises Caicedo, who was away with Ecuador, also arrived later. Their availability for the Brentford game is uncertain.

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**Cole Palmer’s Brentford Availability Uncertain as Blues Sweat on Fitness of Key Players**

London, UK – Chelsea fans are holding their breath as manager Enzo Maresca revealed Cole Palmer’s availability for tomorrow’s clash against Brentford remains uncertain. The in-form midfielder has been sidelined with an injury sustained in the warm-up prior to the West Ham victory.

“Cole took part in a session yesterday for the first time – but not the entire session,” Maresca explained. “Today in the afternoon, we have one more session, and we are going to try with him and see if he is ok. Otherwise, he will be out tomorrow again.”

The news comes as a blow, with Palmer’s creativity and goal-scoring prowess proving vital for the Blues this season.

Adding to Maresca’s woes, striker Liam Delap is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during the win against Fulham. “Liam is around 10-12 weeks, so a long way to go,” Maresca confirmed, leaving the team thin in attacking options.

Further complicating matters, the manager also expressed concerns about the fitness of his South American contingent. Three Brazilian players recently returned from World Cup qualifying duty in Bolivia, where they played at a staggering 13,412 feet above sea level.

“The three Brazilian players arrived yesterday but didn’t train; they did a recovery session,” Maresca stated. “Moises Caicedo [who was away with Ecuador] arrived last night. I didn’t see him, but I will see him today.” He admitted the altitude in Bolivia makes a quick recovery difficult and their participation against Brentford is questionable.

Chelsea face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium tomorrow, hoping to secure a crucial three points despite the fitness concerns surrounding several key players.

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