"Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is still continuing to be frustrated by injury setbacks. The England international has not played for Enzo Maresca's side since a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United on September 20, with Robert Sanchez sent off early in that contest. Palmer was replaced shortly after, with jeers heard around the Theatre of Dreams, with the 23-year-old ridiculed given his past ties with Manchester City. Funnily enough, the former City man is known to be a lifelong Manchester United fan."
""I was wrong," Maresca told a news conference on October 17. "Unfortunately, he needs to be out probably six more weeks. So, yes, this is the update. "We try to protect Cole as much as we can," Maresca said. "The most important thing is [that] when he comes back, he is fully fit. "The medical staff are not magicians. We hope six weeks are enough. We need to see it step-by-step. For sure, he's going to be"
Cole Palmer has not played since the September 20 match against Manchester United, when he was substituted after Robert Sanchez's early red card and received jeers despite his lifelong Manchester United support. Chelsea produced a 5-1 Champions League win over Ajax while Palmer remained absent. Club communications indicate another six weeks out for Palmer due to a persistent thigh injury. Enzo Maresca says the club will protect Palmer, prioritise full fitness and accept medical limitations, hoping the six-week timeframe suffices. Chelsea and Palmer aim to resolve the issue ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with a Premier League match versus Sunderland next.
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