Chelsea have confirmed that Cole Palmer will not undergo surgery for the groin injury that has ruled him out of the club’s last four games. The England international has been managing the issue since pulling out during the warm-up against West Ham United before the international break.
He returned against Brentford and scored his first goal of the campaign, indicating progress in his recovery. After finding the net again against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, he was substituted early against Manchester United after reporting discomfort.
Medical Status on Cole Palmer
Reports from the Daily Mail state that Chelsea’s medical staff have decided Palmer’s injury does not require an operation. He is expected to be sidelined for a short period, with the timeline described as weeks rather than months.
Cole Palmer has missed the following fixtures:
Lincoln City – Carabao Cup
Benfica – Champions League
Brighton – Premier League
Liverpool – Premier League
Chelsea have not given an official return date but are optimistic about his availability for upcoming fixtures.
Chelsea’s Transfer Decisions Ahead of January
Chelsea have made internal decisions regarding the upcoming transfer window:
The club will not move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and are satisfied with Robert Sanchez.
Emanuel Emegha will remain part of Chelsea plans next summer following the agreement with Strasbourg.
Chelsea do not plan to make any major signings in January and expect a quiet window period.
Geovany Quenda will only arrive next summer despite his impressive rise at Sporting CP.
These decisions signal a focus on squad stability and internal development rather than heavy transfer activity.
Upcoming Fixtures
Chelsea resume action after the international break with the following matches lined up:
Nottingham Forest (Away) – October 18
Ajax – Champions League
Sunderland – Premier League
Enzo Maresca’s side sits seventh in the Premier League table, having collected three wins and two draws in their last seven outings. Their recent 2-1 victory over Liverpool has lifted momentum within the squad.
Fan Reactions
Chelsea fans have voiced concerns online regarding injury management, with many calling for improvements within the club’s medical department. Some supporters believe a more careful recovery plan for Palmer is essential to avoid another setback.
