Chelsea will be hoping that their injury problems will be significantly alleviated as the international break approaches.

Cole Palmer's fitness remains a concern, with the Blues star missing the Arsenal game and withdrawing from the England squad. He's been sent for a scan.

The attacking trio of Nicholas Jackson, Noni Maduekai and Mark Gieu are all close to returning after weeks of absence.

Chelsea's latest injury news and return date...

Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer had to withdraw from Thomas Tuchel's inaugural England squad due to injury. Due to muscle discomfort during training on the eve of the game, he was completely out of the Chelsea squad for the 0-0 Premier League defeat against Arsenal in London.

Enzo Maresca is not expecting the 22-year-old to join up with the England squad and he will benefit from a "physical and mental break", with Tuchel confirming ahead of England's win over Albania that Palmer will remain at Chelsea.

'Cole won't be with us,' said Tuchel. "We waited for feedback for a while. But he's not on the pitch and there's no point in calling him up. ”

Palmer has been sent for a second scan of the injury, but Chelsea remain optimistic that their key players will be able to return to action quickly.

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Nicholas Jackson

Nicholas Jackson has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury against West Ham United in February.

Maresca initially hoped Jackson would return relatively soon, but scans revealed more serious injuries.

The Blues boss said in February: "He had a scan a few days ago and it was important and it took about six to eight weeks. ”

Chelsea have struggled in his absence, but given the initial timetable, the striker's return to action won't be too long.

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Noni Madueke

Noni Maduekai is another player who is close to a comeback after suffering a hamstring injury in the 0-0 defeat to Brighton in February.

Maresca has since ruled out the striker "until the international break", with Madueke likely to return to action at the start of April.

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Mark Guiu

The young striker has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since the start of February, also picking up an injury against West Ham United.

Maresca said at the time: "It's not a short-term injury, it's a long-term injury. We don't know exactly how long. It can take weeks or months. ”

Giu is nearing a comeback in about six weeks, and he is expected to return in April.

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