Delap turned off 12 weeks, but Palmer closed when Chelsea’s return

Enzo Maresca was under a microscope in his last press conference, but gave many answers to burning questions before Chelsea’s return to the Premier League.

The Blue take Brentford on Saturday night in another derby in London, their fourth of the season already.

But their last two exits were without a mascot Cole Palmer, who raised a blow to warming up before West Ham collapsed before the international vacation.

However, the star of England may return this week, according to his head coach.

He said: « Cole participated in the session yesterday for the first time, not the whole session.

« We have another session this afternoon and we will try it to see if it is good, otherwise it will come out tomorrow.

« He recovers from an injury, does not manage it, he recovers from an injury. When available, we must manage it due to the amount of games. »

Mareska also hinted that summer, signing Alejandro Garnacho, could be online for her first appearance in Chelsea.

He added: « He works well. He certainly has to work because he arrives here, not 100% fit. He has to work. He works well and will see. We hope we can give him minutes. »

In some little more news about the West London club, Mareska has confirmed that Liam Delap’s strain, who has undergone Fulham, will protect him in 12 weeks.

There is no comment on fees

With the interruption of news this week that Chelsea received 74 financial fees related to various violations, including fees for not recorded properly, the problem will be raised at the last Mareska conference.

But the Italian did not give anything about the information, with the main coach running the club line that they cooperated with the investigation.

He said, « I know from the club that they are happy with the process. Personally, I have nothing to add. I have no idea to be honest. I want to focus on the pitch, something I can control.

« The rest is not in my hands. »