Chelsea's Cole Palmer Faces Six More Weeks Out Due to Injury Setback

Chelsea's coach, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed that midfielder Cole Palmer will be sidelined for six weeks due to a stubborn groin problem. Palmer's injury occurred on September 20, affecting his playing time in the Premier League, League Cup, and Champions League fixtures.

This setback adds pressure to Palmer's bid to impress England boss Thomas Tuchel ahead of the World Cup next summer. Maresca expressed the challenge of covering for Palmer's absence in upcoming crucial matches against various teams.