Chelsea have dealt with injuries ahead of the Villa game; the attacker was ejected
Raheem Sterling will reportedly miss Chelsea's Premier League clash with Aston Villa due to injury.
This was revealed in a recent report by a journalist Simon Johnsonwho says the England midfielder is suffering from back pain and will therefore not play on Saturday evening at Villa Park.
There was some good injury news though. Mauricio Pochettino, while speaking to reporters recently, confirmed that Cole Palmer is back following a short illness – fans can expect the 21-year-old to start on the right side against the Villains.
As for Sterling, with the Englishman's future under much speculation in recent times, it is possible that the former Manchester City striker could leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Linked with a major move, Sterling could be one of the biggest players this year and if so, with this latest injury situation, the 29-year-old may have already played his last tournament. Blues game.
Since signing for the Londoners from City two years ago, Sterling, who is three years into his contract, has scored 17 goals and registered 12 assists in 78 appearances in all competitions.