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Chelsea Injury Latest: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke in Line for Tottenham Return

As the Premier League season hits the home stretch, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca may finally have a reason to smile. With a crucial London derby against Tottenham on the horizon, Chelsea have been handed a timely triple injury boost that could see the return of key attackers Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke.

It’s a moment Maresca has been eagerly awaiting. After a disjointed run of performances marked by inconsistency and injury setbacks, this could be the first time he’s able to unleash his full attacking trio from the outset.

Chelsea’s Top-Four Ambitions Hang in the Balance

Sitting precariously in fourth place, just a single point ahead of Manchester City with Newcastle and Brighton breathing down their necks, Chelsea need a sharp upturn in form. April is shaping up to be season-defining, with matches against Brentford, Ipswich, Fulham and Everton, plus a Conference League quarter-final tie against Legia Warsaw.

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Maresca’s men flattered to deceive before the international break — a positive win over Leicester was quickly overshadowed by a lacklustre showing against Arsenal. With Spurs up next, it’s now or never for the Blues to find rhythm and ruthlessness.

Cole Palmer Back on the Grass

Palmer’s recent absence has been as frustrating as it has been mysterious. The young midfielder initially missed time due to illness and then a hamstring issue, with multiple scans casting doubt on his availability. He had failed to register a goal or assist in his last 10 outings — a dip in form that Maresca attributed partly to physical and mental fatigue.

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Despite concerns over his prolonged absence from training, Chelsea’s optimism has been justified. Palmer was spotted back on the pitch at Cobham on Friday, suggesting he’s on course for a return in time for Tottenham.

Potential return date: Thursday, April 3 vs Tottenham (H)

Nicolas Jackson Set for Comeback

Jackson, meanwhile, looks poised to make his comeback after a lengthy layoff. The Senegalese forward had been sidelined since early February following a hamstring injury sustained in the win over West Ham. Initially expected to miss up to two months, he has been working through individual drills before rejoining full team training last week.

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His return could not be better timed. Chelsea’s forward line has lacked penetration without him, and his pace and movement offer a different dimension to Maresca’s attack.

Potential return date: Thursday, April 3 vs Tottenham (H)

Noni Madueke Completes the Trio

Completing the hat-trick of good news, Noni Madueke is also back in training. Out since mid-February after picking up a hamstring injury during the 3-0 defeat at Brighton, Madueke has resumed work at Cobham and looks set to be in contention against Spurs.

This gives Maresca the rare luxury of choosing from his strongest attacking options — a welcome change in a season that’s been relentlessly disrupted by fitness concerns.

Potential return date: Thursday, April 3 vs Tottenham (H)

Others Still on the Sidelines

Not all news is positive, however. Mykhailo Mudryk remains unavailable, and Marc Guiu — who had been a bright spark in the Conference League — is still nursing his own hamstring issue. Maresca described him as being out for a “little while,” with updates scarce since early February.

Meanwhile, Omari Kellyman, signed from Aston Villa in the summer, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after a setback in his recovery from a serious hamstring injury.

Opportunity Knocks for Chelsea and Maresca

With three attacking reinforcements potentially returning against a Tottenham side also fighting for a top-four spot, this could be a decisive turning point for Chelsea. If Maresca can finally settle on a consistent front line featuring Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke, the Blues might just find the fluency they’ve been lacking all season.

And with April offering a packed but manageable fixture list, the stage is set. It’s now about converting potential into points.