With Xabi Alonso taking over as the head coach, a lot can be expected from the side ahead of the season. With the pre-season friendlies currently ongoing, Chelsea recently took on Juventus and lost 1-0. In the game, many noticed that star midfielder Cole Palmer was absent from the game and did not play a single minute. Speaking on the same, Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso took centre stage and talked about the fitness status of Cole Palmer and when the fans can expect him to return to the playing XI. For their next game, Chelsea will be taking on AC Milan.