Chelsea’s Cole Palmer will be unavailable for the next few matches after suffering a toe fracture in a home accident. The young England forward recently made his return to training following a two-month recovery from a groin injury. Unfortunately, this incident has sidelined him once again.
Cole Palmer’s Injury Details
The injury occurred when the 23-year-old stubbed his small toe on his left foot against a door during the night. This unexpected incident is a setback for both Palmer and his team as he had just rejoined training.
Upcoming Matches Affected
Palmer’s injury will prevent him from participating in the following key fixtures:
- Premier League game against Burnley
- Champions League match against Barcelona
- Home match against Arsenal
Coach’s Statement
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the news, stating, “He is probably not available for Saturday for sure, Barcelona for sure or Arsenal for sure. Unfortunately, he had an accident at home where he hit his toe. It is nothing important, but he won’t be back in the next week.”
This latest injury highlights the unpredictability of player fitness and the challenges faced by Chelsea as they navigate their upcoming fixtures without one of their star players.
