Chelsea confirm Cole Palmer sidelined with groin injury | OneFootball

This Friday, Chelsea confirmed the injury of Cole Palmer. After undergoing tests, the 23-year-old attacking midfielder was diagnosed with a “groin problem” and is expected to be out for the coming weeks.

In the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United last Saturday, Cole Palmer was forced to leave the field at 20 minutes into the first half. The midfielder was rested this Tuesday when Chelsea defeated Lincoln City in the English League Cup.

The injury was confirmed by coach Enzo Maresca in a press conference. The Chelsea manager also mentioned that Palmer will be unavailable for two or three weeks.

“I decided to protect Cole (Palmer) a bit, so his injury doesn't get worse. He will rest for the next two or three weeks, probably until the end of the FIFA break. This way, he can rest and be 100%,” said the coach.

Which games will Palmer miss?

Palmer will be absent from the next three matches for Chelsea. Two in the English Premier League, including the classic against Liverpool. The midfielder will also miss the game against Benfica in the second round of the Champions League.

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