Chelsea injury boost as Colwill and Palmer set for Saturday return

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso reveals both players are fine after precautionary absence.

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What happened. Xabi Alonso confirmed Colwill and Palmer were left out of the Juventus friendly as a precaution due to minor knocks, not injuries.

• Both players have discomfort, not injuries.
• Palmer's issue is a contact injury from Spurs, not a recurrence.
• They are expected to be fine for Saturday.

“Yes, they had a few, not injuries, discomforts. Cole with a whack and Levi as well, so no point to take today's risk and hopefully they will be fine for Saturday.”

— Xabi Alonso

Chelsea face Juventus again on Saturday, with both players likely to return.

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