Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer faces a three-week recovery period due to a persistent groin problem. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the decision to sideline Palmer until the October international break. The injury forced Palmer's early exit during the recent Manchester United defeat. Medical staff traced the issue back to July's abbreviated pre-season following Chelsea's Club World Cup victory.
Maresca emphasized conservative treatment to prevent further complications. The Italian coach ruled out surgical intervention, focusing instead on pain management. Palmer has appeared in just three starting lineups across seven seasonal fixtures. His absence also affected England duty during recent World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
Additional injury concerns plague Chelsea's defensive ranks. Tosin Adarabioyo remains unavailable with a calf strain through the international window. Wesley Fofana will miss Saturday's Brighton encounter after sustaining a concussion.
Maresca emphasized conservative treatment to prevent further complications. The Italian coach ruled out surgical intervention, focusing instead on pain management. Palmer has appeared in just three starting lineups across seven seasonal fixtures. His absence also affected England duty during recent World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
Additional injury concerns plague Chelsea's defensive ranks. Tosin Adarabioyo remains unavailable with a calf strain through the international window. Wesley Fofana will miss Saturday's Brighton encounter after sustaining a concussion.
