National World Top Stories Update Sunday 23 November, 2025
Cole Palmer could soon be back on the pitch for Chelsea, according to manager Enzo Maresca.
Nearing his return, news broke last week that the 23-year-old fractured his toe while at home, delaying his return even further. The Blues have adapted to life in his absence, with Enzo Fernandez playing further up the pitch and contributing with both goals and assists.
Cole Palmer hopes to be nearing a return to Chelsea’s starting XI.placeholder image
Cole Palmer hopes to be nearing a return to Chelsea’s starting XI. | Getty Images
Ahead of tomorrow’s (Tuesday, November 25) Champions League game against Barcelona, manager Enzo Maresca revealed Palmer is back in team training - albeit with a special protective boot to prevent any futher freak incidents.
Maresca said: “We don’t know when [Palmer will be back], but for sure he will be back soon. He is already on the pitch, he’s already touching the ball and the feeling is good.
“The last time I spoke with Cole was after the session yesterday to see how he was feeling.
“But I didn’t ask him details about the injury at all.”
Chelsea are currently second in the Premier League, six points adrift of leaders Arsenal, and 12th in the Champions League, one place behind their opponents tomorrow evening.
When asked about Barcelona, Maresca said: “They’re playing in an amazing way, you always learn from Barca. The way they attack, the way they defend, they won the league last season.
“So they are a good team, they always have the initiative and we will try to do the same on our side.”
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