Cole Palmer, Getty Images September 26 2025, 15:28

Attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will not play at least in the next three matches of Chelsea because of the groin injury.

The head coach of the London Club Enzo Maresska reported that the 23-year-old Englishman probably avoided the need for surgery, but remained out of the game at least until the end of the October pause for national teams.

“We decided to protect Cola a little so as not to get worse about the situation with the injury. We decided to give him a rest for the next two to three weeks to see if he can recover 100% and be completely ready after an international break.

I do not think he needs surgery, the only thing is to cope with the pain in the groin. Given the number of matches, this is what can happen, so we try to be a little more conservative with it.

We are the best team with Cole, but we also need to play without it. We will find a solution and are definitely not going to play ten, ” – quoted Mareescu, The Athletic.

We will remind, Palmer was replaced as early as the 21st minute of the away duel with Manchester United in the fifth round of the APL-2025/26.

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