Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer for a crucial run of upcoming fixtures after the forward fractured his toe in a freak accident at home.
Chelsea have moved into the final stretch of November with renewed optimism as several key players edge closer to first-team action after a bruising period of injuries.
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.