Calum McFarlane provides Cole Palmer update after first 90 minutes since September | OneFootball

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane has confirmed Cole Palmer is in a “good place” ahead of Wednesday’s game against Fulham.

The Blues head to Craven Cottage looking to build on Sunday’s draw against Manchester City, and are currently on a run of one win in their last eight league games.

McFarlane will once again lead the team, but new head coach Liam Rosenior will reportedly be watching from the stands ahead of his first game in charge against Charlton in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Cole Palmer ready to play against Fulham

Palmer saw the first half of his season heavily disrupted by a groin injury, but returned to action against Leeds in December.

The England international has scored twice since coming back, and completed his first 90 minutes since September against City.

Palmer completed his first 90 minutes since September against Man City. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

The expectation is Palmer will once again find himself in the starting line-up against Fulham, and McFarlane has confirmed he’s in a “good place” after his first 90 minutes post injury.

“Cole’s in a good place,” he told journalist Kieran Gill.

“It’s seeing how they show up today and look and feel in training before we know the exact definitive answer to that, but Cole is ready to go.”

Palmer has struggled for form since returning from injury, and it will be interesting to see if Rosenior can get him back to his best.

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The Ecuadorian will slot back into the midfield, which will make a huge difference for the Blues, although they did well in his absence against City.

Chelsea will also hope to be further boosted by the return of Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana who all missed the draw at The Etihad.