Cole Palmer Sidelined for 2-3 Weeks Amid Injury Concerns

Chelsea’s attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will be out for two to three weeks. The club decided to rest him due to injury concerns. They want to make sure his condition doesn’t get worse. According to reports, Palmer is dealing with a long-term groin injury, which has contributed to his uncertain availability ahead of key fixtures.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Cole Palmer has been Chelsea‘s star player, although he missed some matches already due to injury. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that they are “protecting” Palmer by resting him through the international break. They want him to recover fully and not worsen his injury, so he won’t play in upcoming matches. His absence comes at a critical time for Chelsea, who are facing challenges due to other injuries in the squad.

CHELSEA’S SEASON SO FAR

Chelsea are currently occupying eighth place in the Premier League, after losing to Brighton last weekend. Palmer has been key to their strong start, and his absence is at a bad time, as Chelsea play Liverpool, who are 1st but have lost their last Premier League match.

LOOKING AHEAD

If Palmer recovers as expected, he could return post-international break in mid-October. This period will allow his injury to heal fully, and Chelsea hope to have him back at full strength. Chelsea’s depth and resilience will be tested in the coming weeks as they try to stay in the title race. They hope Palmer will be fit for future challenges in the league and Europe.