
Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 9/13/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Palmer followed up his breakout campaign with 15 goals and eight assists in 2024/25, though it was a slight dip from the previous season's 22 goals and 11 assists. Notably, that prior production came in 581 fewer minutes, albeit with a ridiculous nine penalties converted (he took one last season). Still just 23 years old, Palmer should remain one of the best fantasy options in the league. Despite Chelsea adding numerous bodies to the attack, it's hard to see Palmer losing starts, keeping his floor higher than most having not dealt with a bad injury the past two years. There is some concern his numbers dropped in the second half of last season, but some of that can be attributed to injuries around him, something that shouldn't be a problem again given Chelsea's summer spending.

Late call against Brentford
Palmer (groin) trained for the first time Thursday and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Enzo Maresca said in a press conference, according to Football London. "Cole took part in the session yesterday for the first time, not the entire session. We have one more session this afternoon and we are going to try with him to see if he's okay, otherwise he will be out tomorrow. He is recovering from an injury, it's not managing him, it's recovering from an injury. When he is available, we need to manage him because of the amount of games."
ANALYSIS
Palmer will be a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against the Bees after resuming team training on Thursday without completing the entire session. He will train again on Friday and be assessed afterward to determine his availability for Saturday's game. That said, if he has to miss another match, Estevao will likely replace him in the number 10 position.
Palmer will be a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against the Bees after resuming team training on Thursday without completing the entire session. He will train again on Friday and be assessed afterward to determine his availability for Saturday's game. That said, if he has to miss another match, Estevao will likely replace him in the number 10 position.
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Expects return soon
Palmer (groin) missed the last two games due to injury and has been withdrawn from the England national team for that reason, although the injury seems only minor as he personally expects to be back soon, as he posted on Instagram.
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Misses England squad, out Saturday
Palmer (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Fulham, according to manager Enzo Maresca, per Bobby Vincent of Football.London. "He's not available tomorrow, so it is quite normal that he has shown he has some problems. Cole, we need to see day by day."
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Receives positive update
Palmer (groin) has undergone scans that have not revealed anything serious and appears to be in a better spot than expected, according to Simon Phillips of Talk Chelsea.
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Groin issue confirmed
Palmer (groin) missed Friday's clash due to a groin injury he picked up against Crystal Palace, per manager Enzo Maresca. "Cole in the last 4-5 days was not 100%. Today he tried (to join in) the warm-up but he felt something. We prefer to not take any risks of it getting worse and we will see now in the next hours if it is something important or not"
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Removed as precaution
Palmer was removed as a precaution before Friday's clash with West Ham, per manager Enzo Maresca.
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Real Madrid showing interest
Real Madrid are interested in signing Palmer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.