Chelsea have been over-reliant on the brilliance of Cole Palmer across the past two seasons, but have had to cope without their talisman at the start of the 2025–26 season.
The 23-year-old rediscovered his mojo at the FIFA Club World Cup after a tame second half of the 2024–25 season, with expectations high for the Englishman heading into the current campaign.
However, fitness setbacks have limited his involvement for Chelsea early in the term, with a persistent groin problem sidelining him for much of the campaign to date.
Here’s the latest injury news regarding Palmer.






