
Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 9/27/2025
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.

Still not fully 100 percent
Palmer (groin) wasn't fully healthy in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United, manager Enzo Maresca said during his post-game press conference, according to Simon Johnson of The Athletic. "Cole this morning did a test to play this game. He was not 100%. It was a fantastic effort for the club, for his team-mates, for the team. Unfortunately he was not 100 percent. He decided it was too much."
ANALYSIS
Palmer left the game before the 25th minute in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Old Trafford, and Maresca later revealed that the star playmaker wasn't fully healthy to play. It's uncertain if Palmer had a setback or if Maresca simply wanted to give him a break in a complicated scenario, as he didn't go into further details regarding the reasons for the sub. It's unclear if Palmer will be available to face Brighton on Saturday, Sep. 27.
Palmer left the game before the 25th minute in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Old Trafford, and Maresca later revealed that the star playmaker wasn't fully healthy to play. It's uncertain if Palmer had a setback or if Maresca simply wanted to give him a break in a complicated scenario, as he didn't go into further details regarding the reasons for the sub. It's unclear if Palmer will be available to face Brighton on Saturday, Sep. 27.
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Subs off with apparent injury
Palmer was subbed off in the first half of Saturday's game against Manchester United with an apparent injury, Simon Johnson of The Athletic reports.
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Avoids injury
Palmer avoided an injury during Wednesday's defeat to Bayern Munich, per manager Enzo Maresca. "Cole, I think he's okay. I asked him after the game, he said that he's okay."
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Scores goal in loss
Palmer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich.
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Reserve goal against Brentford
Palmer scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Brentford.
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Available off bench
Palmer (groin) is available on the bench for Saturday's game against Brentford.
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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.