Cole Palmer Withdrawn from Chelsea's Champions League Match Against Atalanta

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Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer for their Champions League clash against Atalanta on Tuesday. The 23-year-old forward, who had recently made his first start for the team since September, will not play due to injury concerns. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's manager, has decided to keep Palmer fresh by not including him in the squad for the match. Palmer had been troubled by a groin problem and a fractured toe after an accident at home. He made his first start since September in the goalless draw against Bournemouth on Saturday. Maresca explained that Palmer cannot play two games in a row in three days, which is why he has been left out of the squad. This decision is part of Palmer's recovery plan, and Maresca wants to protect him from further injury. In addition to Palmer, Liam Delap is also ruled out due to a shoulder injury sustained during the Bournemouth match. However, Maresca has provided a positive update on Delap's condition, stating that there is no fracture, although the extent of his absence is still unknown. Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi remain exiled from the team, but Maresca has not ruled out the possibility of their return in the future. Meanwhile, Reece James and Wesley Fofana, who have been managing their minutes after recent injuries, have traveled to Italy and are available for the match. Alejandro Garnacho, who made the switch to Chelsea from Manchester United in the summer, is likely to start and is settling in well with his new team. Chelsea will kick off seventh in the Champions League table, having beaten Barcelona 3-0 in their last group phase match.