Cole Palmer delivers superb news to Benfica fans | OneFootball

Chelsea will be somewhat depleted when they face Benfica in the Champions League, as Cole Palmer will be sidelined for the next few games. The footballer was doubtful for the match, after suffering an injury in the clash against Manchester United.

Medical tests have confirmed the severity of the problem, with an estimated recovery time of three to six weeks. This limitation rules him out of the European clash with Benfica, a significant blow for Enzo Maresca. Palmer has been one of the team's key players this season, thanks to his decision-making ability in the final third.

For Benfica, managed by José Mourinho, Cole Palmer's unavailability comes as good news, as the Eagles will face a Chelsea side without one of its main attacking threats. The coach confirmed this Friday that the player will miss out for the English squad.

"We decided to protect Cole Palmer, in order to prevent the situation from getting worse. We chose to let him rest for the next two to three weeks, until the international break, to see if with that rest he can recover 100 percent. I don't think he needs surgery. It's just a matter of managing the pain in his groin," concluded the Italian coach.

It’s worth remembering that Benfica will play the second matchday of the Champions League group stage next Tuesday, September 30. The Eagles will travel to Stamford Bridge, in London, to face Chelsea, with the match scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Portuguese time.

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