Chelsea could receive a substantial boost ahead of their home match against Bournemouth on October 10. Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Moises Caicedo are all on the verge of making a return, although the club's medical team has not yet reached a final decision about their fitness.
According to the Evening Standard, all three players might feature in the upcoming fixture.
Palmer had to leave the England squad due to a minor muscle issue. The club is closely managing his workload to prevent a recurrence of the groin injury that troubled him last season. The coaching staff is cautious and will not risk the key player's health without complete confidence in his fitness.
Meanwhile, Joao Pedro suffered a knee injury during the draw with Hull (2-2) and missed the game against Brentford. Manager Xabi Alonso had hoped for his return, but the forward did not make it onto the field and was subsequently withdrawn from the Brazil squad. A three-week recovery period is expected to aid his full fitness.
As for Moises Caicedo, his situation requires particular care. The midfielder has played only 14 minutes this season. He made a brief appearance against Brighton after suffering from a calf injury but had to request a substitution shortly after. Alonso later publicly apologised for rushing his return. Now, the club is proceeding with utmost caution.
The coaching staff will need to assess who among the trio is ready for full training and can handle the pace against Bournemouth.
