Palmer’s absence was no small matter, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed before Sunday’s game. The player suffered a minor injury during Saturday’s light training session, the 45-year-old manager said to SkySport in the Daily Mail. The Blues manager also stated that he hoped the midfielder will return after the international break and that the issue was not thought to be serious. Even though the Chelsea manager said they would keep monitoring the issue, there was general consensus in the camp that Palmer would be ready once the break had elapsed.