Chelsea issue dubbed 'crazy' amid Cole Palmer injury update ahead of Liverpool showdown

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Cole Palmer will be a major absentee for Chelsea as they host Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, with Enzo Maresca providing an update on the playerHarry Redknapp has expressed serious concerns about Chelsea's attacking prowess in the absence of Cole Palmer. Consequently, Redknapp is predicting a 2-1 win for the visiting Reds at Stamford Bridge, due to concerns over Chelsea's effectiveness without Palmer.READ MORE: Liverpool stance clear on transfer for Chelsea star in January after crushing momentREAD MORE: Gary Lineker apologises as two Chelsea decisions questioned – 'Shouldn't spout rumours'The 78-year-old has been unimpressed with Maresca's side this season.

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]."Though netting just twice this campaign, Palmer remains crucial for Chelsea. Fresh recruit Joao Pedro has chipped in with five strikes, whilst £106.7million acquisition Enzo Fernandez has registered four goal involvements.The Blues have found the net 11 times across six Premier League fixtures, with five of those efforts arriving in their clash with West Ham United - a match Palmer sat out.Nevertheless, the former Manchester City youngster has been Chelsea's leading marksman across the previous two campaigns, amassing 66 goal involvements.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.