Chelsea’s Cole Palmer faces a potential 3-6 week layoff due to a groin injury, with the club awaiting further assessment and possible confirmation on his availability.

Chelsea’s talented attacking midfielder Cole Palmer is facing an extended layoff due to a groin injury that has been plaguing him since before the Club World Cup tournament.

Palmer was substituted off early in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford, with the club’s head coach Enzo Maresca revealing that the player had been managing through painkiller injections ahead of games.

The groin issue has been a recurring problem for Palmer, who has missed several games this season, including Chelsea’s Premier League wins against West Ham United and Fulham.

Despite initial scans not showing anything serious, Palmer’s discomfort has persisted, and further aggravating the injury in last week’s Champions League defeat has raised concerns about his availability.

Maresca suggested that Palmer might not need surgery, but the player could still miss a chunk of matches in the weeks ahead. Rumors indicate that Palmer may have suffered a new tear in the same groin, which could keep him sidelined for 3-6 weeks.

If Palmer faces a six-week layoff, he will miss some crucial fixtures, including Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 27. The club will likely await further assessment and possible confirmation on his availability before making any definitive plans.

Palmer’s absence will be deeply felt by Chelsea, given his creative and goal-scoring abilities on the pitch. The club will need to rely on other players to fill the gap left by Palmer’s injury, with potential opportunities for academy players or other squad members to step up.

As the situation unfolds, Chelsea fans will be eagerly awaiting official confirmation from the club regarding Palmer’s injury and expected return date.