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Dom Smith and George Flood

Cole Palmer injury update revealed as Chelsea hit by new double blow

Cole Palmer will be rested by Chelsea until the October international break amid his persistent injury issues but there are no plans for him to undergo surgery, manager Enzo Maresca has revealed.

Palmer lasted only 21 minutes of last weekend’s chaotic 2-1 defeat by Manchester United in the Premier League before having to be replaced as his lingering groin problem flared up again at Old Trafford.

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