""We decided to protect Cole a little bit in terms of not making the injury worse,""
""We have decided to rest him for the next two, three weeks, probably until after the next international break, just to see if he can recover 100% and be completely fit.""
""I don't think he needs surgery; it is just about managing the pain in his groin.""
""With Cole we are a better team. But we also said we need to play games without him. We are going to find a solution. We are not going to play with 10 players for sure! We will find a different solution.""
Cole Palmer has been withdrawn with an aggravated groin issue and will not be selected for Chelsea's next three fixtures to prevent the injury worsening. The club plans to rest him for two to three weeks, likely until after the next international break, to allow him to recover fully without surgery and to manage pain. Palmer was subbed off early in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. Since joining in September 2023 he has played 101 matches; Chelsea's win rates are higher in matches played without him, highlighting squad depth challenges and opportunities.
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