Cole Palmer was fortunate to escape with an injury during Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Leicester City.The 22-year-old was on the receiving end of a challenge in the first half from Wilfred Ndidi, who scraped his boost down the Chelsea attacker's achilles and was only shown a yellow card by Andy Madley.

Leicester’s next task is a particularly difficult one as former manager Enzo Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time. The Italian steered the Foxes back into the Premier League in his solitary season in the Midlands, and was then lured away by Chelsea in the summer.

Enzo Maresca could target playing Cole Palmer and Joao Felix together but has revealed a potential obstacle with the plan.

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea survived a late scare and an injury worry for Cole Palmer after a brutal tackle to record a 2-1 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium

Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea did not put pressure on Cole Palmer to pull out of England duty this month, despite the midfielder making an immediate return to action for his club. Palmer played the full 90 minutes during Saturday lunchtime’s 2-1 victory over Leicester at the King Power,