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Cole Palmer is back! Chelsea star returns to training ahead of crunch match with rivals Tottenham - with Nicolas Jackson also expected to return after two-month absence

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<p>Palmer picked up a muscular injury ahead of the Blues' Premier League loss against Arsenal before the international break. The England star pulled out of international duty for the Three Lions though has been hopeful of returning against Tottenham on April 3.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14544105/Cole-Palmer-facing-race-against-time-fit-weeks-London-derby-Tottenham-Chelsea-star-return-training-picking-muscle-injury.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a> reported this Thursday that Palmer was considered a doubt to play Spurs, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14547125/Cole-Palmer-Chelsea-injury-boost.html" target="_blank">though 24 hours later revealed</a> the playmaker was back in training and in line to make a return.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Enzo Maresca has received some other good news as striker Jackson will be available for their clash against Tottenham. The Senegal international has participated in multiple training sessions with the squad during the international break.</p>

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<p>After facing Spurs, Chelsea will then make the short journey across west London to neighbours Brentford on April 6.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Cole Palmer is back! Chelsea star returns to training ahead of crunch match with rivals Tottenham - with Nicolas Jackson also expected to return after two-month absence | Goal.com

Chelsea could be handed a double boost for next week&apos;s match against rivals Tottenham with Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson back in training.

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