Manchester City have had the good fortune to stay relatively healthy in terms of first-team fitness since the start of the season.
While many members of the starting XI earlier in the campaign were slow to return from the off-season – owing largely to the demands on individuals following their respective recoveries from COVID-19 – there have been only a few major injuries at the Etihad Stadium this term.
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The City academy graduate is said to be one for the future at the Etihad Stadium, with the club opting against sanctioning a loan move for the teenager in January despite wide interest in Palmer from a host of English sides.
It was reported that the Blues were keen to have Palmer stick around and progress his development in the first-team picture by taking inspiration from the route given to Phil Foden, who is one of the first names on the teamsheet following his rise through the youth ranks at City.
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Palmer’s return could be crucial as his side hit the business end of the season and with games coming thick and fast, Guardiola could be tasked with using the full pool of talent at his disposal – including rising academy stars such as Palmer.
As an additional bonus, Ruben Dias has also returned to training ahead of City’s trip to face Atletico Madrid in the second-leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday.
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