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Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer played down the enthusiasm inspired by his return to the scoresheet against Everton, revealing that he is “still dealing with an injury” which requires constant, careful attention.
Cole Palmer admits that he is still “nowhere near 100 per cent in terms of fitness” after getting back on the scoresheet for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. In what has been an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign for the Blues playmaker,
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Palmer out for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup quarter-final, says Maresca
Chelsea's Cole Palmer will miss the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Cardiff City. Coach Enzo Maresca confirms the attacker is being rested.
Chelsea hero John Terry has declared Cole Palmer the "best No.10 in the world" following his role in Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton. The Blues earned a first league victory since their 2-0 victory at Burnley last month to move back into the Champions League spots.
Cole Palmer’s stunning return to action at Stamford Bridge against Everton has drawn extraordinary praise from inside the Chelsea dressing room. The attacking star opened the scoring for the Blues against the Toffees,
England head coach Thomas Tuchel already knew that picking his No 10s for the World Cup was going to be far from simple, and Cole Palmer has proved he is ready to make it as hard as possible.
Cole Palmer, who has only just returned from injury, will be rested for Chelsea's Champions League trip to Atalanta on Tuesday. The England forward made his first start since September for his club in Saturday’s goalless Premier League draw at Bournemouth.