"He's a huge part of our long-term plans. He is an outstanding player and every player in their career will go through difficult spells with injury. My job and the club's job is to get him into a situation where he can consistently perform to the level he wants to. There was frustration in the Brentford game, but that was from him being in pain and not able to perform at highest possible level."
"We need to look after him and that's why I didn't involve him in the last game. I need to look after the players. Not just in terms of Cole, but there's a number of players in the group to look after, and can't just force them out. I want us to be involved at the end of the season in big games and big competitions."
Cole Palmer scored in Chelsea's recent Premier League win over Brentford but was rested for the Champions League game against Pafos while recovering from a groin injury. The 23-year-old has made 12 league appearances and one Champions League appearance this season, scoring five goals across those matches. Since joining Chelsea in summer 2023, Palmer has 59 direct goal involvements in the Premier League, behind only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Ollie Watkins. Transfer links to Manchester United have surfaced despite Chelsea's chances of winning three trophies. Head coach Liam Rosenior said Palmer is happy at the club and emphasized careful fitness management to restore consistent performances and secure involvement in end-of-season competitions.
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