Chelsea’s Palmer Misses Fulham, England World Cup Qualifiers

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer will miss the Premier League derby against Fulham and England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a groin injury sustained before the recent match against West Ham. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed Palmer's absence and noted that the injury has been an ongoing issue since before the season started. Palmer was also left out of England's squad for the qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, a decision made in consultation with England coach Thomas Tuchel. Alongside Palmer, teammates Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia remain sidelined with injuries, with their returns expected after the international break. Despite these setbacks, Maresca expressed confidence in Chelsea's ability to find alternative solutions in Palmer's absence. Palmer's recovery will be monitored on a day-to-day basis, with hopes he might return for Chelsea's next Premier League fixture against Brentford.