**Cole Palmer will miss at least the next three matches for Chelsea after suffering a fractured toe in an accident at home.**
Chelsea hoped to have him back from the groin problem which has plagued him this season.
Palmer, 23, has been out for two months and has made just four appearances for the Blues this term.
He appeared to be set for a return to action, but will now be unavailable for Saturday’s game at Burnley, the midweek Champions League clash with Barcelona and next weekend’s London derby against Arsenal.
**More to follow.**
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