Palmer Out Two–Three Weeks After Groin Injury

Chelsea will rest Cole Palmer for around two to three weeks, keeping him out until after the October international break, after a recurring groin injury that flared at Manchester United. Manager Enzo Maresca said surgery is not expected and the club favours a conservative, pain‑management approach, though surgery remains a last‑resort option if needed. Palmer will miss upcoming matches against Brighton, Benfica and Liverpool and will likely miss England’s October camp. Chelsea’s injury list has deepened: Tosin Adarabioyo is now likely to be sidelined until after the break, Wesley Fofana is out short‑term with concussion, and Levi Colwill remains long‑term with an ACL injury. Maresca defended the club’s goalkeeping options after Robert Sanchez’s red card, while Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling have been told to train away from the main group as the manager adapts the squad.