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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is not himself. Liam Rosenior must manage his fitness carefully
- Palmer has endured a long, injury-plagued season, making only his 13th appearance and just the fourth 90-minute outing.
- Rosenior says Palmer played with energy and ran for the team despite not training recently due to a hectic schedule.
- Palmer sat out the Carabao Cup semi-final and has not been able to join full training still finding his form.
- Chelsea’s schedule remains intense, with eight games in three weeks and potential implications for Champions League and FA Cup progress.
- Rosenior emphasized he would not risk Palmer during the busy period, underscoring a cautious approach to his fitness.
- Palmer is viewed as Chelsea’s best player when fully fit, but questions remain about maintaining his level amid rotations.
- Palmer's latest performance included a penalty to seal a 2-0 win over Brentford, yet there was little celebration on his part.
- Rosenior described Palmer's decision to train less due to knocks as a sign of his fantastic attitude.
- Chelsea could face a long winter schedule with possible international distractions as they push for consistency.
- Palmer's fitness is being managed by Chelsea's medical and performance department, indicating careful oversight.
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