Overview
- Enzo Maresca confirmed Palmer fractured his little left toe at home last week, delaying his comeback from a two-month groin layoff.
- Palmer has resumed on-pitch work and joined team drills in a customised protective boot, with Maresca saying the feeling is good.
- He is not expected to face Barcelona on Tuesday, and his availability for Sunday’s match against Arsenal remains unclear.
- Independent injury analysts estimate a three-to-six-week recovery for a small-toe fracture, so a multi-game absence remains possible.
- Team-mate Marc Cucurella joked the mishap followed a FIFA loss, a lighthearted comment reported by media rather than an official explanation.