Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has delivered an unwelcome update on Cole Palmer’s fitness ahead of the team’s Premier League meeting with Burnley. The playmaker will not feature after suffering a fractured toe in what the coach described as a minor but disruptive setback.
According to Maresca, Palmer accidentally injured himself at home, striking his toe and causing a small fracture. While the issue is not considered serious, it will still sideline him for more than a week.
Maresca made it clear that Palmer will definitely miss Chelsea’s next three matches, including the Premier League clash with Burnley as well as the upcoming fixtures against Barcelona and Arsenal.
“He is probably not available for tomorrow, for Barcelona, or for Arsenal,” Maresca said. “It’s nothing major, but he won’t be back within the next week. His toe is fractured.”
Chelsea will now have to navigate a demanding stretch of games without one of their key creative players, and supporters will hope for a swift recovery as the club enters a crucial phase of the season
