Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 9/27/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Palmer followed up his breakout campaign with 15 goals and eight assists in 2024/25, though it was a slight dip from the previous season's 22 goals and 11 assists. Notably, that prior production came in 581 fewer minutes, albeit with a ridiculous nine penalties converted (he took one last season). Still just 23 years old, Palmer should remain one of the best fantasy options in the league. Despite Chelsea adding numerous bodies to the attack, it's hard to see Palmer losing starts, keeping his floor higher than most having not dealt with a bad injury the past two years. There is some concern his numbers dropped in the second half of last season, but some of that can be attributed to injuries around him, something that shouldn't be a problem again given Chelsea's summer spending.
Taking things day by day
Palmer (groin) played through pain in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United and was forced off as he could not continue, but he does not require surgery for the time being, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed Monday. "He already made a huge effort last Saturday to try and play the game. He tried Saturday morning, he was not 100 per cent, but he wanted to be there to help his team-mates in that kind of game. It was painful [for him], so we decided to change. We await day by day to see how he is and then decide what we do."
ANALYSIS
Palmer was forced off in the first half of Saturday's defeat against Manchester United as he was playing through pain due to his groin injury. The Blues' number 10 will be monitored cautiously as he is expected to keep playing with discomfort in the upcoming games until he recovers from the issue. That said, surgery is not being considered for the time being, suggesting the problem is only minor but still painful for the attacking midfielder.
Palmer was forced off in the first half of Saturday's defeat against Manchester United as he was playing through pain due to his groin injury. The Blues' number 10 will be monitored cautiously as he is expected to keep playing with discomfort in the upcoming games until he recovers from the issue. That said, surgery is not being considered for the time being, suggesting the problem is only minor but still painful for the attacking midfielder.
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Still not fully 100 percent
Palmer (groin) wasn't fully healthy in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United, manager Enzo Maresca said during his post-game press conference, according to Simon Johnson of The Athletic. "Cole this morning did a test to play this game. He was not 100%. It was a fantastic effort for the club, for his team-mates, for the team. Unfortunately he was not 100 percent. He decided it was too much."
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Subs off with apparent injury
Palmer was subbed off in the first half of Saturday's game against Manchester United with an apparent injury, Simon Johnson of The Athletic reports.
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Avoids injury
Palmer avoided an injury during Wednesday's defeat to Bayern Munich, per manager Enzo Maresca. "Cole, I think he's okay. I asked him after the game, he said that he's okay."
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Scores goal in loss
Palmer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich.
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Reserve goal against Brentford
Palmer scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Brentford.
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Real Madrid showing interest
Real Madrid are interested in signing Palmer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
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The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.