Chelsea may now have to think about setting him up on the right again, which would give Palmer more time to act while also having to deal with less opponents.
But Palmer has trailed off big time in the last 11 games, coinciding with Chelsea’s barren run.
FORGET Chelsea not signing a striker in January – this problem dates back to last summer’s transfer window.
A strong run from late October to mid-December saw Enzo Maresca’s men go unbeaten in eight league matches, picking up six wins along the way.
Joao Felix was one of Chelsea’s most impressive forwards despite being limited mainly to the Conference League.
