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.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has said a decision on whether Cole Palmer will be available for tomorrow's trip to Brentford will be made after this afternoon's training at Cobham.
Chelsea have gone into the international break unbeaten and sitting second in the Premier League table after collecting seven points from their opening three matches.
Cole Palmer has given Chelsea fans encouragement by hinting that he is close to returning from injury.