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.