Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
GTD
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 1/25/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Palmer followed up his breakout campaign with 15 goals and eight assists in 2024/25, though it was a slight dip from the previous season's 22 goals and 11 assists. Notably, that prior production came in 581 fewer minutes, albeit with a ridiculous nine penalties converted (he took one last season). Still just 23 years old, Palmer should remain one of the best fantasy options in the league. Despite Chelsea adding numerous bodies to the attack, it's hard to see Palmer losing starts, keeping his floor higher than most having not dealt with a bad injury the past two years. There is some concern his numbers dropped in the second half of last season, but some of that can be attributed to injuries around him, something that shouldn't be a problem again given Chelsea's summer spending.
Trains, appears to be late call
Palmer (thigh) trained Friday and appears to be a late call for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Cole is in a good place. He joined in training today, which is really positive, and we will assess his reaction to training after the session."
ANALYSIS
Palmer missed out midweek with an injury as the rest of his club took the field for UCL play, with the attacker now able to train in the days after. He is then trending towards a return, having another day to recover and potentially make the team sheet. Some late testing is likely to be the final factor to decide if he can play, starting in 10 of his 12 appearances this season and eyeing a starting role if fit.
Palmer missed out midweek with an injury as the rest of his club took the field for UCL play, with the attacker now able to train in the days after. He is then trending towards a return, having another day to recover and potentially make the team sheet. Some late testing is likely to be the final factor to decide if he can play, starting in 10 of his 12 appearances this season and eyeing a starting role if fit.
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Dealing with minor thigh issue
Palmer was sidelined Wednesday against Pafos as a precaution after suffering a minor thigh issue during the game against Brentford but has a good chance to be available for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace, coach Liam Rosenior said in a press conference. "It was precautionary. He felt something really minor in the game against Brentford. It was quite early on so credit to him for playing through it. I don't want to risk any players at this stage, especially players of his quality. He's got a really good chance to be involved and start the game on Sunday, and we will keep preparing him for that."
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Converts from spot
Palmer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brentford. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.
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Fit to start Saturday
Palmer (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Brentford.
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Should be available Saturday
Palmer (thigh) should be an option for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Liam Rosenior said in the press conference. "Reece and Cole, both of them are training today, so we just need to assess them after the session and make sure that they come through all of the protocols that they need to come through. It would be great to have them back in the squad [for the weekend]. At the moment, it looks like they could be [involved]."
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Hopeful to play Saturday
Palmer will aim to return Saturday against Brentford after missing the latest cup action, with coach Liam Rosenior saying "Cole, yes. This game came too early for him. Hopefully, he'll be available to train on Friday and hopefully he'll be ready for us to play on Saturday. But he had a little minor strain in his thigh. If you play a player too early in January with a minor strain, it can turn to six weeks.", Bobby Vincent of Mirror Sport reports.
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Real Madrid showing interest
Real Madrid are interested in signing Palmer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.