Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is hopeful that playmaker Cole Palmer will recover from a groin injury in time to face Barcelona in the Champions League later this month, followed by a crucial Premier League meeting with Arsenal.
Chelsea have been dealt a major setback after manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer will be sidelined for another six weeks as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer remains sidelined as the club continue to carefully manage his ongoing groin injury, which has restricted him to just four appearances this season.
Chelsea have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Premier League meeting with Brighton on Saturday, with Enzo Maresca confirming that Cole Palmer will miss the next few weeks through injury.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca faces a potential selection headache ahead of Tuesday night's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Lincoln City, with England international Cole Palmer doubtful to feature.
Chelsea's Champions League return ended in frustration as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, with Cole Palmer lamenting his side's inability to rise to the occasion.