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    Loic Remy Injury: Updates on Chelsea Star's Status and Return

    Timothy Rapp@@TRappaRTX.com LogoFeatured Columnist

    Chelsea's Loic Remy celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Stoke City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, April 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
    Kirsty Wigglesworth/Associated Press

    Chelsea striker Loic Remy is set to make a return as the Blues bid to seal the Premier League title against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

    Continue for updates. 

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    Jose Mourinho confirmed he will have Remy at his disposal during his pre-match press conference ahead of the visit of Palace. Chelsea need one victory to be crowned champions.

    Miguel Delaney provided the latest:

    Miguel Delaney @MiguelDelaney

    Remy definitely back, Mourinho says only reason Costa not playing is they don't want to unnecessarily rush him.

    With striker Diego Costa already sidelined, Remy had been expected to provide cover back when Chelsea visited QPR on April 12. He wasn't able to give it a go, however, as Chelsea posted on the club's official Twitter account:

    Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC

    Loic Remy is out with a muscular injury picked up in training yesterday. #CFC

    Remy has been a solid deputy for Costa this season, scoring five goals in four Premier League starts and 12 appearances off the bench, earning a 6.50 average match rating from WhoScored.com. His pace and finishing have given Mourinho a solid option to bring off the bench late in games this season. 

    In his stead, Didier Drogba has filled in admirable despite his rising years. But Mourinho will be glad to have his options boosted by the return of Remy.

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