Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been put out of action again after fracturing his small toe in a bizarre accident at home. The player was close to coming back from a long groin injury but now has to face the fact that he will be out of the game for another week of frustration.
Freak Injury Delays His Planned Return
On Wednesday night, Cole Palmer hit his toe against a door and as a result, it caused a surprising fracture. The damage is minimal but still hurting and, as a result, has put on hold his return to the field. He is out of the game for the matches with Burnley, Barcelona, and Arsenal.
Enzo Maresca announced the relapse when he was also pointing out that it was just a typical mishap at home. The coach confessed that the team works better with Palmer but, at the same time, he complimented the players for their performance during his absence.
Chelsea Push Forward Without Their Main Attacker
The Blues have won 8 out of their 11 games with no Palmer this season. Players like Estevao Willian, Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, and Garnacho have been the main sources of the attack as each attacker steps up with growing confidence.
The club’s medical team think that Cole Palmer is already over the major part of his groin problem and that the toe will be better pretty soon. He last stepped onto the pitch against Manchester United in early September that year.
Author’s Opinion
These types of freak injuries seem unlucky but that’s just one of the ways in which recovery from injuries can be totally unpredictable. Chelsea’s depth has been good, yet I believe that Cole Palmer’s return will bring up their level of creativity and their ability to control the game.
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