Mauricio Pochettino Updates on Cole Palmer Status Ahead of Chelsea Clash with Villa

Mauricio Pochettino provided an update on Cole Palmer status ahead of Chelsea upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. Palmer missed Chelsea recent defeat to Arsenal due to illness and Pochettino stated that his availability for the Villa game will depend on an assessment scheduled for the following day. Pochettino acknowledged Palmer absence against Arsenal and highlighted his importance in linking different areas of the team.

However, he declined to attribute the loss solely to Palmer absence emphasizing the need for better overall team performance. Pochettino emphasized the importance of competing at a higher level especially considering Chelsea aspirations for the Premier League. He indicated a desire for improvement in the upcoming season.