Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer when they play improved Wolves in the Premier League on Monday night.
Palmer has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in the Premier League this season and has been key to the club's form under Enzo Maresca.
The manager said: “There are three or four players who are doubtful for Monday's game because Cole hasn't trained yet and they had some problems in the last game.
“Cole, In the first half (the last game) they kicked him, so he didn't train today. We don't know if we will practice tomorrow.
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“We rely on Cole because he is a great player. I prefer to play with Cole, but if he has an injury or any problem, we will find a solution.”
One possible returner is defender Trevoh Chalabah.
Chalabah was re-signed on loan at Crystal Palace this week and Maresca said it was an easy decision to bring him back to Stamford Bridge.
“We have a few injuries so it's an easy process and we're looking for solutions,” Maresca said. “The best solution is to bring Trev back because we know him and he can help us.
“He knows this house better than I do, he was born here. He is very happy. I had a conversation with him a few days ago and this morning. He is very happy to be here.
“The reason he left was because of these problems. It's not just a technical decision because of money and things like that.”
Chelsea are fifth in the Premier League this week. They have already won five consecutive Premier League matches (D3 L2) before that.