"Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has given an update on Cole Palmer's injury situation following the forward's early withdrawal from the match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old Chelsea star had to leave the pitch early against United after Maresca decided to take the England international off after an early red card taken by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in the high-profile match on Saturday."
"Speaking after the match, Maresca explained the extent of Palmer's injury struggles, as reported by Fabrizio Romano: It's a problem for a long time for him, his groin. Cole was not 100% ready but he wanted to play this game so the effort is huge but after 20 minutes, he decided it was too much. The admission will raise concerns among Chelsea supporters, particularly as Palmer has been central to the Blues' attacking play."
Cole Palmer has an ongoing groin problem and was not fully fit for the recent match, but he attempted to play and withdrew after around 20 minutes. An early goalkeeper red card forced tactical changes that coincided with Palmer's early exit. Palmer has scored in recent matches against Brentford and Bayern Munich, indicating improving form, but fitness concerns persist. Chelsea face limited attacking depth and must manage Palmer's workload carefully. Medical staff will oversee his recovery to prevent aggravation, since his absence would weaken the team's attacking options and worry supporters.
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