Chelsea's Cole Palmer Suffers New Injury Setback in Freak Home Accident
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has delivered a significant blow to fans, confirming that attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has sustained a fresh injury while recovering from a separate groin issue. The new problem, a fractured toe, occurred in what has been described as a freak accident at the player's home.
Maresca's Update on Palmer's Availability
Speaking ahead of Chelsea's upcoming matches, Maresca provided a clear and concerning timeline for the England international's absence. The manager confirmed that Palmer is "probably not available for tomorrow, for sure, Barcelona, for sure, Arsenal." This rules the key player out of a series of crucial fixtures in the immediate future.
Maresca elaborated on the nature of the new injury, stating, "Unfortunately he had an accident at home with his toe. But it's nothing important. For sure he is not back next week." When pressed for more details on the recovery period, the Chelsea boss admitted, "We don't know. It's fractured. The only thing we know is he is not available for this week and next week."
Compounding Problems for Chelsea Star
This new toe injury represents a major complication in Palmer's rehabilitation. The 22-year-old has already been sidelined for a number of months due to a persistent groin problem. His return to full fitness, which was seemingly on the horizon, has now been pushed back indefinitely.
The confirmation of a fracture means Palmer will miss at least the next two weeks of competitive action, a period that includes high-profile matches. His absence will be keenly felt by a Chelsea squad looking to build consistency under their new manager.
Supporters and club staff alike will be hoping this is a minor setback in the broader context of his recovery. Further medical assessments are expected to provide a more precise return date for one of Chelsea's most influential creative forces.
