Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Groin
Est. Return 11/25/2025
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.
Could return by late November
Palmer (groin) is progressing well in his recovery and is likely targeting a return in late November right after the international break, coach Enzo Maresca said in a press conference. "With Cole, the plan is exactly the same. We will wait and hopefully he can be back soon."
ANALYSIS
Palmer still has to work his way back but could return soon from his groin injury, likely by the end of November during the week featuring the clashes against Barcelona in the Champions League and Arsenal in the Premier League. Until the playmaker is fully fit, Estevao is expected to maintain a larger role in the frontline for the Blues.
Palmer still has to work his way back but could return soon from his groin injury, likely by the end of November during the week featuring the clashes against Barcelona in the Champions League and Arsenal in the Premier League. Until the playmaker is fully fit, Estevao is expected to maintain a larger role in the frontline for the Blues.
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Out six more weeks
Palmer (groin) will be out six more weeks due to injury, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London. "I was wrong [about Palmer]. Unfortunately he needs to be out for six more weeks. We try to protect Cole as much as we can. The most important thing is when he comes back, he is fully fit. The medical staff are not magicians. We hope six weeks are enough. We need to see it step by step. For sure, he's going to be okay."
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Return timeline in weeks
Palmer (groin) will be out for weeks, not months, but is expected to be out until early November, per Kieran Gill of the Daily Mail.
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Return date uncertain
Palmer (groin) doesn't have an exact return date yet, per manager Enzo Maresca. "I don't have any update at the moment [on Palmer]. We have a meeting this week to see how he is and we will then decide [whether he can return after the international break]."
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Out until international break
Palmer (groin) will be out until the international break, manager Enzo Maresca told reporters."We decided to protect a little bit Cole in terms of his injuries not getting worse. We decided to rest him for the next two or three weeks before the international break to see if he can recover 100% and be fully fit from the international break."
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Potentially out weeks
Palmer (groin) has been reported to have suffered a "new tear" in his groin and could miss around six weeks, although the club has yet to confirm this statement, according to Simon Phillips.
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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.