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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Cole Palmer to ‘rest for three weeks’ as Chelsea offer update on groin injury

Cole Palmer will be rested until after the October international break - (AFP via Getty Images)

Cole Palmer will be rested by Chelsea until after the international break in order to manage his recovery from a groin injury, Enzo Maresca has said.

Palmer limped off in the first half of Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester United last weekend and Maresca said that, although he does not require surgery, the Blues will not take any risks over his fitness.

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