The Standard share important Cole Palmer injury update and possible return date | OneFootball

Chelsea are working hard to get Cole Palmer fit for the game against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge according to reports.

The Blues welcome the Spanish Champions on November 25th and then host Arsenal on November 30th in a huge week for the club.

They will desperately be hoping star man Palmer is fit for one or both games, but as of yet that currently remains unclear.

Chelsea working to get Cole Palmer fit for Barcelona game

Chelsea have had to make do without Palmer for the most of the season, and the England international has been limited to just four appearances.

Palmer has struggled with a groin injury, which was causing him problems at the Club World Cup, and the 23-year-old hasn’t played for the Blues since the defeat to Manchester United in September.

Palmer hasn’t played for Chelsea since the defeat against Man United in September. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

It’s been reported Palmer is close to returning to training, but as of yet that’s not happened, with Chelsea believed to be taking a long term approach rather than trying to rush him back.

However, The Standard have reported Chelsea are working to get Palmer back in time for the clash with Barcelona.

The report adds it remains the hope of both player and club that he will have recovered in time for the Champions League clash.

Pedro Neto back in Chelsea training

Whilst Chelsea are still waiting for Palmer to return, they’ve been handed a boost after Pedro Neto was pictured back in training at the club’s Cobham base on Monday.

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Neto withdrew from the Portugal squad due to a groin issue which forced him off in the 3-0 win against Wolves earlier this month.

The 25-year-old has started every Premier League game this season, and it now appears he’ll be fit for a crucial run of games. starting with the trip to Burnley on Saturday lunchtime.