"Palmer, who has been a key figure for Chelsea since his arrival from Manchester City in 2023, has missed the last few league games after picking up a groin injury prior to a 5-1 victory over West Ham last month. Despite his absence, Chelsea followed up their rout of The Hammers with a 2-0 victory over West London neighbours Fulham just before the international break."
"Chelsea will be keen to build on their positive start to the season this weekend, but whether Palmer will be fit in time for the clash with Brentford on Saturday evening remains a slight mystery. It is thought that Palmer's groin problem isn't too serious, and whilst recent reports suggest that the forward is nearing a return, they also note that Chelsea are managing his workload."
Cole Palmer missed the last few league games after picking up a groin injury prior to a 5-1 victory over West Ham last month. Chelsea followed that rout with a 2-0 victory over Fulham before the international break and remain unbeaten in the Premier League, sitting second and two points behind Liverpool. Palmer's fitness for the trip to Brentford on Saturday evening is uncertain; his groin problem is thought not to be too serious and reports indicate he is nearing a return while his workload is being managed. If fit, Palmer is unlikely to start to avoid aggravating the injury. Levi Colwill and Liam Delap are out with longer-term injuries.
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