"The England star has struggled with a groin injury all season so far and started for the first time since the opening day of the season against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. Cole is okay, said the Chelsea boss. We have a session now, we flew back yesterday [Thursday]. We need to assess some players; we have some doubt. We didn't have a session since Wednesday's game, but we will see."
"In the last two games, he was very good when he came on, Maresca said. So, we are happy with the way he has adapted to our style and what we want from the winger. I think he is ready to start. Maresca wasn't able to confirm the progress of Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile, who have both been out injured since the Club World Cup but took part in training this week."
"Chelsea remain without longer-term absentees Liam Delap, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo, with Mykhailo Mudryk still unavailable. Maresca's side are looking to get back to winning ways this weekend by securing their first victory at Old Trafford in 12 years. While Chelsea remain unbeaten in the league this term, they are striving for more consistency as they look to challenge for the title after another summer of heavy spending."
Cole has struggled with a groin injury all season and started for the first time since the opening day, against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. Maresca confirmed Cole is okay and said the squad will be assessed after a training session following Thursday's return. Maresca praised Cole's impact in recent substitute appearances and said he is ready to start. Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile took part in training but remain unconfirmed. Liam Delap, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo remain long-term absentees, with Mykhailo Mudryk still unavailable. Chelsea aim for their first win at Old Trafford in 12 years while maintaining an unbeaten league run and seeking consistency to challenge for the title.
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