Cole Palmer sparks injury fear as Chelsea star winces and hobbles down the tunnel after coming off bench in Servette win
COLE PALMER sparked an injury scare as he quickly hobbled away following Chelsea's 2-0 win over Servette.
The Blues' sub appeared to be wincing as he headed straight down the tunnel after the home Europa Conference League first-leg play-off.
The England attacker only came on 58 minutes into a low-key clash.
Last season's outstanding supplier of goals and assists had a quiet cameo.
But he did produce a spectacular long-range effort that keeper Gael Ondoua thwarted.
Christopher Nkunku had earlier won and converted Chelsea's 50th-minute penalty opener.
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Noni Madueke then smashed an impressive second goal after Palmer's arrival - courtesy of a scintillating pass from Enzo Fernandez.
It meant new boss Enzo Maresca followed Sunday's 2-0 home Premier League loss to champions Manchester City in his first match with a comfortable but wasteful victory.
Now Maresca is looking to break his Prem duck - on Sunday at Wolves.
And the ex-Leicester chief is confident Palmer will be available.
He said: "Cole, he felt something but he looks fine.
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"They already checked him, he looks fine and OK.
"Hopefully there is no problem and he can be available for Sunday's game."
Chelsea fans certainly hope so - after noticing Palmer's uncomfortable exit from the pitch on Thursday night.
"Please be OK," prayed one viewer, while others questioned why Maresca brought on such a valuable player when the Blues have a huge squad.