Chelsea will be without key midfielder Cole Palmer for their crucial Champions League away fixture against Atalanta on Tuesday. Manager Enzo Maresca has opted to rest the 22-year-old English international, citing a careful approach to managing his minutes following a recent return from injury. Palmer, who started and played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 0-0 Premier League draw against Bournemouth last weekend, has been left out of the traveling squad for the trip to Bergamo, Italy. The decision is understood to be part of a strategic load-management plan to avoid re-injury and ensure his availability for the demanding December schedule. Crucial Clash in Group A The match holds significant weight in Champions League Group A. Both Chelsea and their Italian opponents, Atalanta, sit level on 10 points after five matches, having each recorded three wins, one draw, and one defeat. The tight standings mean the match in Bergamo could be decisive in determining th...
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