Cole Palmer

23-Year-Old Forward/MidfielderF/M
Chelsea
Premier
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.
Provides two assists
F/MChelsea
January 28, 2026
Palmer had two assists while taking a shot and creating three chances during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Napoli.
ANALYSIS
Palmer entered the match at halftime and set up goals in the 61st and 82nd minute while leading Chelsea with three chances created. The appearance was the first in the Champions League since September 17th for Palmer, but he will likely be a key piece moving forward as Chelsea head into the knockout phase.
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Makes bench Wednesday
F/MChelsea
January 28, 2026
Palmer (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash against Napoli.
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Available against Napoli
F/MChelsea
January 27, 2026
Palmer (thigh) is in the traveling squad and available for Wednesday's match against Napoli, according to manager Liam Rosenior.
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Trains Monday
F/MChelsea
January 26, 2026
Palmer (thigh) was present in Chelsea's training session Monday after being sidelined Sunday against Crystal Palace, Bobby Vincent of Mirror Sport reports.
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Left out Sunday
F/MChelsea
January 25, 2026
Palmer (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace but has trained the past two days and is eyeing a return against Napoli on Wednesday, according to Kieran Gill of the Daily Mail.
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Trains, appears to be late call
F/MChelsea
January 23, 2026
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."
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Not expected to depart soon
F/MChelsea
January 28, 2026
Palmer is considered "untouchable" and isn't expected to leave Chelsea to join Manchester United, according to Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
Palmer has been linked with a move to Manchester United, but all signs point to Chelsea blocking the deal. If Palmer pushes for a move, though, as he's rumored to be unsettled in London, expect Chelsea to ask for a king's ransom to let the star playmaker leave. Palmer is under contract at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2032/33 season.
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