"Yes. We try to protect Cole as much as we can. It is important when he comes back he is fully fit. The medical staff are not magicians. You need six weeks and we hope six week will be enough. A problem we need to see step by step, week by week. He looks very good. Relaxed. Trying to recover."
"Chelsea fortunately have a lot of squad depth, with plenty of talented attacking players for Maresca to choose from. Still, there's no doubt that it will be a struggle for the likes of Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto, Estevao Willian, Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Buonanotte to step up in Palmer's absence as few can offer what the England international does. It's also a worry for Palmer in a World Cup year as he'll want to be on the pitch show"
Cole Palmer will be sidelined for an additional six weeks with an injury and does not appear to require surgery. Medical staff are prioritizing a gradual recovery and will monitor his progress week by week to ensure full fitness on return. The player is described as relaxed and trying to recover. Chelsea retain attacking depth with options including Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto, Estevao Willian, Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Buonanotte. Replacing Palmer's specific qualities will be challenging, and his prolonged absence is a concern given the upcoming World Cup year and his international ambitions.
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