Overview
- Cole Palmer has missed 11 matches since limping off on September 20 against Manchester United with a persistent groin problem.
- Chelsea are aiming for him to feature against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on November 25, with a brief Burnley outing on November 22 discussed but not guaranteed.
- He is expected back in training soon, in line with an October guidance that set roughly six weeks before match involvement and specified full training first.
- Enzo Maresca says Palmer’s recovery is being managed day by day and that decisions will be made with medical staff to avoid setbacks.
- Chelsea have coped in his absence, losing only twice and recording big wins over Liverpool and Tottenham, with Arsenal due at Stamford Bridge on November 30.