Cole Palmer
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer (23) is closing in on a return after recovering from a thigh issue and is expected to be available for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brentford. Palmer has returned to full training and will be assessed after the session to ensure he passes all medical protocols. (Source: Softfootball)
Update Thursday 15 January 2026
🎙️|Liam Rosenior: ‘With Reece and Cole, both of them are training today so we just need to assess them after training and make sure they come through all of the protocols they need to come through,' Rosenior told the gathered media....‘But it will be great to have them back in the squad and at the moment, it looks like they could be.' (Source: Chelsea)
Update Thursday 22 January 2026
🎙️|Liam Rosenior: “It was precautionary and he felt something really minor early in the game against Brentford.” “I don’t want to risk players, he has a really GOOD CHANCE to be involved in the game on Sunday.” (Source: Softfootball)
Update Friday 23 January 2026
🎙️|Liam Rosenior: "'Cole (Palmer) is in a good place; he joined training today, which is really positive, and we will assess his reaction to training.'" (Source: Chelsea)
🚨🗣️ Liam Rosenior on the fitness of his players:
— Softfootball (@thesoftfootball) January 15, 2026
"Cole Palmer, the game came too early for him. Hopefully he'll be able to train on Friday. He had a minor strain on his thigh."
"Reece had a big knock on his hip, it was too sore for him today."
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