National World Top Stories Update Monday 17 November, 2025
Cole Palmer has been sorely missed in Chelsea’s starting XI as of late.
Cole Palmer remains sidelined with a groin issue, but is expected back soon.placeholder image
Cole Palmer remains sidelined with a groin issue, but is expected back soon. | Getty Images
Initially, it was thought Palmer would be ready this month, but in October manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the attacking midfielder would be out for much longer.
He said: “I was wrong - unfortunately, he needs to be out probably six more weeks.
“We try to protect Cole as much as we can. The most important thing is when he comes back, he is fully fit.
“The medical staff are not magicians. We hope six weeks are enough. We need to see it step-by-step. For sure, he's going to be okay.
“He looks relaxed. He has tried to recover from the injury and is doing all the therapy.”
This press conference was in mid-October, and there is speculation that Palmer is close to a return for the Blues.
While he is unlikely to feature against Burnley this weekend, and Chelsea’s following Premier League match against Arsenal on November 30 might be to early as well.
After that, Chelsea travel to Leeds on Wednesday, December 3, and that could be the opportune time to ease his way back into the starting XI.
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