Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer says he will “soon” be back in contention to play for the Blues.
The 23-year-old has been carrying a groin injury and he has missed the last two fixtures against West Ham and Fulham. However, writing in Instagram, Palmer hinted that his comeback is not far off:
Enzo Maresca’s side take on Brentford next Saturday, and there is optimism that Palmer will be in the matchday squad for that fixture.
Palmer was not called up for international duty
The playmaker would have been included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
However, the decision was made that Palmer needed more time to recover from his injury, and it is hoped the two-week gap between club fixtures will be enough for him to get back fully fit.
Latest Chelsea injury news
If you want a full update on the club’s injury situation, please read our article here. As a quick summary, Palmer is one of five first-team players currently on the treatment table.
Levi Colwill has been effectively ruled out for the rest of the season, having undergone surgery on the ACL Injury he sustained prior to the opening day fixture against Crystal Palace last month.
Liam Delap is also another long-term absentee due to a torn hamstring. The club were forced to recall Marc Guiu from this loan spell at Sunderland to provide cover for the striker.
Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are not expected to return to fitness immediately after the international break. Maresca has hinted at complications in their recoveries from their respective injuries. Neither has made an appearance for the Blues since the Club World Cup earlier this year.
Read more about the Chelsea First Team Squad for 2025/26 here
