Injury update for Chelsea's Palmer amid new attacker disappointment

Chelsea Football Club are hoping Cole Palmer, who picked up a hamstring problem versus Servette in the UEFA Europa Conference League, will be fit to face Bournemouth this weekend. The England star pulled out of international duty over the past fortnight, reportedly now due to muscle fatigue. Is that the same issue or another? Irrespective of that matter, there is optimism regarding Palmer's fitness according to a new report published Thursday. Has the former Manchester City prospect actually been training, and was it full contact?

Another Blues issue has also arisen, and the problem is familiar, avoidable and disappointing. A striker of the west London outfit has the foremost renewed chagrin himself, of course. What's happened with the promising David Datro Fofana, after his exploits in the Premier League on loan at Burnley last season? Is he on his way out, or has the Chels' recruitment department dropped the proverbial ball once more?

David Datro Fofana's awkward situation at Chelsea becomes worse

Datro Fofana is another footballer lost in the mist of an unprecedented and ridiculous amount of questionable Blues signings. Yet the 21-year-old's ability and competent finishing is not in question. It's just that the Blues probably didn't need him or around 20 other acquisitions, give or take.

While at Turf Moor in 2023/24, the Ivorian tellingly showed that he had the capacity to dispatch EPL chances. Doing so at an ultimately relegated side is another point of note. He managed five goal involvements in 15 English top-flight games with the Clarets.

Datro Fofana was then presumably deemed surplus to requirements by CFC boss Enzo Maresca. The former consequently wished for a move, I assume either permanent or temporary. However, a switch to AEK Athens on loan recently collapsed.

This leaves the centre forward with few options whilst the main transfer window is closed. Although, TalkSPORT claim that Datro Fofana could still depart Stamford Bridge temporarily this month. An arrangement must now be agreed for him to go to a Turkish team. This deal will have to take place by September 18 when opportunities to change sides ends in Turkey.

Blues injury news

I am aware that most readers are here for the Palmer information, so let's get to it. Basically he has been in at practice; outlets currently predict that the Three Lions attacker will be fit for selection against the Cherries. The 22-year-old has apparently been in full training all week; thankfully, Palmer is set to be available.