Chelsea in 'crazy' situation as Cole Palmer injury update given for Liverpool clash

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Chelsea host Liverpool in the Premier League without the injured Cole Palmer to call on at Stamford Bridge for the third consecutive match across all competitionsHarry Redknapp has serious doubts about Chelsea's attacking threat without Cole Palmer in the side. As such, Redknapp is backing a 2-1 victory for the visiting Reds at Stamford Bridge, citing worries about Chelsea's capabilities minus Palmer.The 78-year-old has not been impressed by Maresca's squad this campaign.

Even the games they've been winning have hardly been convincing; Benfica had chances the other night."If Cole Palmer is out, I really worry where the goals come from in this side, which is crazy considering how much money they've spent on it!"As for Liverpool, the performances have caught up with them in the last week. Trevoh (Chalobah) is also suspended [after receiving a red card against Brighton], and we have seven or eight players out for tomorrow's game."I don't have any update at the moment [on Palmer].

We have a meeting this week to see how he is, and we will then decide [whether he can return after the international break]."Despite only scoring twice this season, Palmer has been a key player for Chelsea. However, the Manchester City academy graduate has been Chelsea's top scorer over the past two seasons, with 66 goal contributions.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.