Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer is expected to return after the international break later this month.

The 23-year-old has been sidelined with a groin injury since the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in September.

Head coach Enzo Maresca said last month that Palmer will be unavailable for another “six weeks” but there is an expectation that the England international will be in the matchday squad for the first game after the next round of international fixtures.

At this point, it is not known when Palmer will be fit to start matches again, but he seems to be on the road to recovery.

Expected Return Date – Saturday 22nd November vs Burnley (a)