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Palmer sidelined again with slight injury woe
5 Aug
Summary
- Cole Palmer missed Chelsea's friendly due to a minor issue.
- He cited a 'slight issue' preventing him from playing.
- Palmer has a history of significant injury problems.
Cole Palmer expressed his disappointment at being unable to participate in Chelsea's preseason fixture against Juventus in Hong Kong. He revealed that a 'slight issue' kept him from even making the bench for the Wednesday match.
Palmer, who was available for Chelsea's initial matches under Xabi Alonso, played 80 minutes against Tottenham Hotspur. However, he did not recover sufficiently for the Hong Kong clash.
The 24-year-old has a significant injury record, having missed 26 games last season due to various problems, including a persistent groin issue. This has led to concerns about his fitness for upcoming matches.
Despite a recent seven-week break, which he felt was beneficial, Palmer's struggle with fitness continues, preventing his participation in this crucial preseason friendly.
