Why Cole Palmer misses Chelsea's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace

Cole Palmer misses out on Sunday as Chelsea go to Crystal Palace (Picture: Getty Images)

Cole Palmer is not in the Chelsea squad on Sunday as they travel across London to take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League .

The England international has been dealing with a minor thigh problem and missed the Champions League win over Pafos in midweek.

Blues boss Rosenior said on Wednesday night that Palmer was rested against the Cypriot side but was likely to be available this weekend against the Eagles.

However, the 23-year-old is not involved in the London derby due to the thigh issue persisting.

Rosenior explained the situation ahead of the contest at Selhurst Park, hopeful that Palmer will be available on Wednesday when Chelsea go to Napoli in the Champions League.

‘Unfortunately for us Cole’s not quite right for this one,’ the Chelsea manager told Sky Sports .

‘I’ve said before in press conferences we want to make sure that every player is 100 per cent. There’s no use risking players in January for what we want to achieve.

Liam Rosenior is dealing with a busy schedule early in his Chelsea career (Picture: Getty Images)

‘He’s got a little niggle in his thigh, he’s not quite 100 per cent, but he’s got a chance for Wednesday, hopefully he’s back for then.’

In Palmer’s absence Rosenior has picked Estevao, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto behind Joao Pedro up top, with Andrey Santos and Moises Caicedo at the base of midfield.