SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Enzo Maresca issues Cole Palmer injury update after Bayern Munich clash | Sporting News Enzo Maresca has issued an update on Cole Palmer's groin injury after the game against Bayern Munich.
Everton, be warned: Liverpool is taking a run of late winners into the Merseyside derby
Defending Premier League champion Liverpool is making an uncanny habit of scoring late winning goals to start the seasonSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Scores goal in loss Palmer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich.
Impact Palmer pulled one back in the 29th minute of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Bayern with a driven finish after combining with Malo Gusto on the edge of the box. He registered two shots, putting one on target while creating two chances against the Bavarians, and had a late effort ruled out for offside. Palmer has now scored two goals in his three appearances this season, with both coming in his last two outings.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Harry Kane says Champions League 'more open' than Bundesliga after netting 2 goals against Chelsea
Harry Kane says the Champions League offers more opportunities to score than the Bundesliga after he grabbed two goals in Bayern Munich’s 3-1 win over ChelseaSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Returns off bench, scores goal Palmer scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Brentford.
Impact For the first time since Chelsea's 2025-26 opener against Crystal Palace, Palmer logged a Premier League appearance, albeit off the bench. He wasted little time getting acclimated, scoring his first goal of the season in the process. The benching has more to do with Chelsea facing Bayern Munich in Champions League action on Wednesday, so Palmer should be back into the Blues' starting XI for future games.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Palmer Snaps 242-Day Cold Streak for Chelsea Against Brentford Chelsea’s talismanic Cole Palmer finally put an end to an unwanted streak of 242 days without a non-penalty goal in the Premier League.
SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM
Available off bench Palmer (groin) is available on the bench for Saturday's game against Brentford.
Impact Palmer was deemed a late call for this London derby, but the star playmaker is fit enough to be an option off the bench and should see minutes at some point of the second half. Palmer took four shots and created one chance in his lone EPL appearance this season.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Brentford vs. Chelsea lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest with Palmer, Garnacho doubts | Sporting News All eyes will be on whether Cole Palmer will be available for Chelsea as the Blues make the short trip across London to take on Brentford in...
SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Will Cole Palmer return to Chelsea line-up for Brentford clash? Enzo Maresca provides fitness update Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has hinted that attacker Cole Palmer could return to the line-up for the Premier League trip to Brentford on Satur...
SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Delap injury leaves Chelsea with striker shortage ahead of Champions League
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says striker Liam Delap will be out for up to three months because of a hamstring injury sustained before the international breakSEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
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 Footb...
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Estevao Reveals Secret Behind Whirlwind Start to Chelsea Career An injury to talisman Cole Palmer has handed the teenager the chance to shine.
SEPTEMBER 10 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
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...
Impact Palmer missed the last two league games of the Blues due to a groin injury but it does not look too serious as he expects to be back soon. That said, his timeline for return remains uncertain and he will likely be a late call for next Saturday's clash against the Bees if everything goes as planned in his recovery next week. Until he returns fully fit, Estevao is expected to have a larger role in the frontline for Chelsea.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Palmer to miss Chelsea's game against Fulham because of injury
Chelsea star Cole Palmer will remain sidelined until after the international break because of a groin injury that has also kept him out of England’s squadAUGUST 29 • Associated Press
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 nor...
Impact Palmer is still battling his groin injury and will not resume play ahead of the international break, instead still being day to day and remaining sidelined. That said, he was also excluded from the England squad during the break, with the injury being enough for the team not to waste a spot on him. The hope will be that the attacker can come through on the other side of the break, hopefully facing no setbacks and set to face Brentford on Sept. 13 when they resume play.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Teenagers shining for Liverpool and Arsenal ahead of meeting of the Premier League title rivals
The highlight of the third round of games in the Premier League this weekend sees Arsenal travel to Liverpool on Sunday for a meeting between two teams who are on a maximum six poi...AUGUST 28 • Associated Press
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.
Impact Palmer was absent from the club's second match of the season after suffering a groin injury, but is already on the mend, with the attacker undergoing scans that gave positive results, as the injury is less than feared. That said, he should get back into training soon and look for a return to the field in the next few weeks. However, he is still in doubt for Fulham on Saturday with the club being cautious, leaving him questionable moving forward and possibly set to miss another match.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea legend gives his verdict on Cole Palmer missing West Ham clash | Sporting News A Chelsea legend has given his verdict on Cole Palmer missing the game against West Ham United in the Premier League.
AUGUST 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Chelsea hands out heavy beating to West Ham in Premier League without injured Palmer
Chelsea has piled on the early season misery for West Ham and its under-fire manager Graham Potter by handing out a 5-1 thrashing in the Premier League without injured star Cole Pa...AUGUST 22 • Associated Press
Palmer injured in warmup and out of Chelsea's match at West Ham in Premier League
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has been ruled out of the Premier League match at West Ham after getting injured in the warmupAUGUST 22 • Associated Press
Groin issue confirmed Palmer (groin) missed Friday's clash due to a groin injury he picked up against Crystal Palace, per manager Enzo Maresca.
Impact Palmer picked up the groin issue against Crystal Palace and while he was intending to play Friday, he felt something before the match. The attacking midfielder was replaced by Estevao, who assisted during Friday's 5-1 rout of West Ham. Palmer's status is up in the air before an Aug. 30 clash with Fulham.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Removed as precaution Palmer was removed as a precaution before Friday's clash with West Ham, per manager Enzo Maresca.
Impact Palmer felt something before Friday's clash and was removed from the starting XI as a precaution. The attacking midfielder was replaced by Estevao for Friday's match. Palmer will need to be fully assessed before the extent of his injury is clear, though if it is a minor concern he could be back as soon as an Aug. 30 clash with Fulham.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Injured pre-match Palmer was injured before Friday's trip to West Ham and ruled out, according to Bobby Vincent of Football London.
Impact Palmer suffered an injury in warm-ups, bringing Estevao into the starting XI for Friday's clash. Palmer is at the heart of everything going forward and a major blow. Estevao is an exciting young prospect with plenty of upside, but it's unlikely he can replace Palmer's production long-term if the injury proves to be a serious one. Palmer's first chance to get back in the team is an Aug. 30 clash with Fulham.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal wins 1-0 at Man United as Chelsea held by Palace in Premier League
Arsenal has kept at bay Manchester United’s expensively assembled forward line and scored again from a set piece to win 1-0 in the marquee match in the opening round of the Premier...AUGUST 17 • Associated Press
Cole Palmer on how Joao Pedro and Liam Delap fit with Chelsea | Premier League
AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE
