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Cole Palmer Likely to Withdraw from England Squad Due to Injury

The Chelsea forward sustained a muscle injury in training, casting doubt on his availability for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

  • Cole Palmer missed Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Arsenal after suffering a muscle injury during training on Saturday.
  • Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Palmer will undergo a scan on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.
  • Palmer is expected to withdraw from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
  • Maresca suggested the injury might offer Palmer a chance to rest and recover both physically and mentally after a ten-game goal drought.
  • Chelsea struggled offensively against Arsenal, with key attackers Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke all sidelined.
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