Cole Palmer, Chelsea's promising 23-year-old winger, has been struggling with a groin problem that has left him vulnerable to injury. Despite playing twice since returning from three months out, the Italian coach Enzo Maresca believes Palmer needs careful management and is not yet at full fitness. This raises concerns about his chances of making England's World Cup squad.
Maresca revealed that after training on Thursday, Palmer had a mixed feeling, with some good days followed by painful ones. The coach added that it was unpredictable, with Palmer unable to play three games a week as he usually does. This lack of consistency is worrying for Palmer's fitness prospects and his ability to perform at the top level.
On the other hand, Everton manager David Moyes has a different problem on his hands - James Tarkowski, who barged into Dan Ndoye during their 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Despite not being punished by the referee or VAR, Moyes believes Tarkowski needs to be more careful with video assistant referees and is keen to have a word with him about it.
Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus will not be sold despite his contract expiring in 18 months. Arteta praised Jesus's performance, saying he brings an extra dimension to the team, and made it clear that Jesus will remain at Arsenal for the foreseeable future.
In other news, Thomas Frank is tired of discussing Tottenham's injured forward Dominic Solanke, who has been out since suffering a serious thigh injury in September. Solanke is nearing a return to fitness after surgery and is training individually, but Frank hopes for "good news" on his availability soon.
Lastly, West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo believes that fit Jarrod Bowen can help propel the team away from relegation danger. Bowen has been the Hammers' best player this season and scored a brilliant goal in their 1-1 draw with Brighton.
Maresca revealed that after training on Thursday, Palmer had a mixed feeling, with some good days followed by painful ones. The coach added that it was unpredictable, with Palmer unable to play three games a week as he usually does. This lack of consistency is worrying for Palmer's fitness prospects and his ability to perform at the top level.
On the other hand, Everton manager David Moyes has a different problem on his hands - James Tarkowski, who barged into Dan Ndoye during their 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Despite not being punished by the referee or VAR, Moyes believes Tarkowski needs to be more careful with video assistant referees and is keen to have a word with him about it.
Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus will not be sold despite his contract expiring in 18 months. Arteta praised Jesus's performance, saying he brings an extra dimension to the team, and made it clear that Jesus will remain at Arsenal for the foreseeable future.
In other news, Thomas Frank is tired of discussing Tottenham's injured forward Dominic Solanke, who has been out since suffering a serious thigh injury in September. Solanke is nearing a return to fitness after surgery and is training individually, but Frank hopes for "good news" on his availability soon.
Lastly, West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo believes that fit Jarrod Bowen can help propel the team away from relegation danger. Bowen has been the Hammers' best player this season and scored a brilliant goal in their 1-1 draw with Brighton.
...like, who hasn't had to deal with that before? I'm sure it's not like he's getting older or anything 
. Anyway, Maresca needs to give the guy a break and let him come back slowly, right? I don't want to see Palmer on the sidelines again this season 
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. I mean, it's great that Moyes wants to talk to him about it, but come on, it's not like Tarkowski hasn't been warned before. And poor Dan Ndoye...I feel bad for the guy 
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. He does bring a lot of value to the team, and Arteta knows what he's doing. Let's not make any rash decisions about our favorite players just yet, shall we? 
. Jarrod Bowen is definitely one of their best players, but I'm not holding my breath for them to avoid relegation just yet 
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he was doing so well before he got injured and now im worried about england's world cup squad 
but seriously gotta be careful w/ injuries esp if u r playing twice since returning from 3 months out 
meanwhile david moyes needs to have a word with james tarkowski about being more careful w/ vidya ref 
anyway, glad arsenal is keeping gabriel jesus 
he brings so much to the team! 
and west ham's jarrod bowen is def a game changer 
He had like 3 goals in his last 5 games, but now he's struggling with that groin problem 
... according to his coach, it's all about careful management & not pushing him too hard yet. That raises so many questions for England's World Cup squad 
... on the flip side, Everton's James Tarkowski has been a bit reckless with VAR 
And did u know that Thomas Frank has been discussing Tottenham's injuries for ages? 
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... he's the Hammers' best player this season and scored an insane goal against Brighton 
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. It's great that Enzo Maresca is being cautious with Palmer's management, but I hope he can get back on track soon 
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. And can we please stop assuming players are gonna be superhuman? 
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, gotta be careful in big games... VAR should be the referee's sidekick, not something to mess around with 
! We need all the top talent we can get, especially now that Harry Kane is out for a while.
A player can't just barge into someone else on the field without consequences, you feel? Moyes needs to have a word with that defender ASAP.
. And West Ham is looking up with Bowen back in the lineup 
The groin problem Cole Palmer is facing sounds pretty frustrating. It's like, he's coming back from a three-month layoff and now he's already having issues again? 
I guess it's good that coach Maresca wants to manage his fitness carefully, but at the same time, you want your players to be confident in their ability to play through tough times.