Enzo Maresca provides update on Cole Palmer injury

Dorothy Howard

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Chelsea prevailed in a thumping 5-1 win against West Ham despite a difficult start to the match.

Cole Palmer was in the starting line-up before being forced out last minute due to an injury.

Enzo Maresca's side conceded first, but stormed back thanks to brilliant attacking performances and poor defense from West Ham.

After the game, Maresca provided an update on Palmer's fitness.

What did Maresca say about Palmer's injury?

When asked about Palmer after the game, Maresca said he was dealing with a groin injury.

Maresca said, "Cole, in the last four or five days, was not 100%. Today he tried the warm-up, but he felt something.

"So we prefer not to take any risk to get worse. And we'll see in the next hours if it's something important or not."

Estevao filled in for Palmer in what was his first Premier League start, and the Brazilian also recorded his first league assist.

The youngster did give the ball away in the build-up to West Ham's lone goal, but Marseca believes that Estevao can learn from the experience.

Should Palmer miss any time, Estevao will be keen to get more playing time and show why he is such a highly-rated player.