Chelsea’s Cole Palmer Injures Toe, Misses Barcelona Match

A bizarre toe injury has sidelined Chelsea’s star player, Cole Palmer, for at least another week, delaying his return from a prior groin problem. Palmer fractured his small toe in an accidental home incident, preventing him from rejoining full training as planned. This new ailment rules him out of crucial upcoming matches, notably the Champions League tie against Barcelona, as well as league games against Burnley and Arsenal. Manager Enzo Maresca revealed the unfortunate news, emphasizing that while the injury isn’t serious, it’s enough to keep Palmer out of action for the next set of games. He praised the team’s performance during Palmer’s absence but acknowledged the significant boost his presence provides. The club is optimistic about his eventual return, particularly with key fixtures on the horizon. Encouragingly, Chelsea will have Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, and Benoit Badiashile available for selection, strengthening the squad.