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·17 October 2025

What is the specific time of Cole Palmer's absence?

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There is a lot of pressure on Enzo Maresca,

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Ahead of the match against Nottingham Forest in the eighth round of the Premier League this season, Italian coach Enzo Maresca announced an injury to English attacking midfielder Cole Palmer, one of Chelsea's most important players, if not the most important player currently.

Enzo was hoping the player would be available earlier than his current injury, but unfortunately things didn't pan out as the Italian had hoped.

I was wrong [on Cole being back in November]. Unfortunately, he needs six more weeks. Yes, absolutely [no surgery]. We just try to protect Cole as much as we can.The medical team are not magicians. We hope six weeks are enough.

The initial prognosis for Palmer's recovery pointed toward an October return; however, subsequent assessments have revealed the groin issue to be significantly more severe than first anticipated. The injury itself was sustained in the early stages of the Manchester United clash on September 20th, forcing the player to be substituted in just the 21st minute.

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