Overview

• Sky Sports footage captured Jorrel Hato jumping into Cole Palmer during post‑match celebrations, with Palmer wincing and clutching his groin, prompting fan concern online.
• Palmer remains sidelined with a groin problem that forced him off against Manchester United and he did not feature in the win over Liverpool.
• Enzo Maresca said there is no update on Palmer and that the club will meet this week to determine whether he can return after the international break.
• Chelsea’s injury issues continued against Liverpool as Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong were forced off, adding to an already lengthy absentee list.
• Maresca was sent off for his touchline celebrations and will miss the Nottingham Forest match, with assistant Willy Caballero set to lead from the dugout.