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Maresca admits Palmer has been carrying injury after late dropout

Enzo Maresca has admitted that Cole Palmer has been carrying the injury that forced him out of Chelsea's thumping victory over West Ham for some time. In a dramatic pre-match twist, the England international was removed from the Blues' starting line-up just moments before kick-off. After the game, the head coach revealed that Palmer was dealing with a groin issue that had been bothering him in the lead up to the Premier League fixture.

Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Palmer out against West Ham - limps out of pre-match warm-up

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has been ruled out of the Blues' starting XI against West Ham despite having been named in the squad earlier. The Englishman reportedly suffered an injury during the pre-match warm-up and Enzo Maresca soon confirmed the change to his lineup with Estevao Willian handed a start instead.

Quinten Timber of Feyenoord celebrates scoring

Arsenal's London rivals eye move for Jurrien's brother Quinten

West Ham have shown interest in signing Arsenal star Jurrien Timber's twin brother Quinten from Feyenoord as Graham Potter looks to bolster the team's midfield. The Hammers are rattled by the team's disastrous start to the new season as they lost 3-0 to Sunderland and the defeat has prompted Potter to act swiftly in the transfer market, as he looks to sign two more midfielders.

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.