Overview

• A club review concluded Palmer has a strained groin and is set for a return in November, with his absence described as weeks rather than months.
• He is likely to miss Nottingham Forest, Ajax, Sunderland and Wolves, with his availability for Tottenham on November 1 uncertain.
• Thomas Tuchel omitted Palmer from England’s squad and cautioned that the groin problem could become chronic if not managed carefully.
• Post‑match footage of Jorrel Hato colliding with Palmer prompted concern, but Daily Mail reporting said the incident was innocuous and did not worsen the injury.
• Palmer has made just three Premier League appearances this season and was photographed in Dubai during the international break while continuing his rehabilitation.