Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer was due to start for Chelsea against West Ham before a late change to the team
Cole Palmer was withdrawn from the Chelsea XI to face West Ham at the London Stadium just minutes before kick-off after being seen trudging off early from the team's warm-up.
The Blues talisman, 23, did not return from the tunnel until shortly before kick-off, where he sat among the travelling delegation with his hood up.
Sky Sports confirmed that Palmer was out of the game before later confirming the England star "felt something" during the warm-up and was removed from the team as a precaution.
Willian Estevao was confirmed as Palmer's replacement just before the game kicked off.
Palmer has established himself as one of Chelsea and the Premier League's most influential players since joining from Manchester City in 2023, so his absence was a major blow for Enzo Maresca's side.
And things went from bad to worse just six minutes as Lucas Paqueta fired a thunderbolt past Robert Sanchez in the away goal to hand West Ham an early lead.
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