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Palmer given one last chance to be fit for trip to Brentford

Chelsea star Cole Palmer could make his return from a groin injury this weekend, with Enzo Maresca confirming the midfielder will undergo a late fitness test before Saturday’s trip to Brentford. The England international has missed the Blues’ last two matches but was pictured in training this week, raising hopes of a much-needed comeback in the west London derby.

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Where is Palmer?! Chelsea continue to sweat on injury

Cole Palmer remains an injury doubt ahead of Chelsea's Premier League return against Brentford this weekend. The English forward's status remains unknown. With the Blues looking to maintain momentum after wins against West Ham and Fulham, the absence of their brightest spark is a headache Enzo Maresca could do without.

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'3 my boy' - Palmer's cryptic comment on Mainoo social media post

Cole Palmer dropped a cryptic comment on England team-mate Kobbie Mainoo's social media post as the Chelsea star hinted that he wants the young midfielder to be 'freed' by Manchester United. Mainoo pushed for a temporary summer move away from Old Trafford after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim, however, United did not entertain his plea as he remained at the club.

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Palmer absent from training amid injury scare

Cole Palmer did not attend Chelsea training on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a groin injury. In a dramatic twist ahead of the Blues' clash against West Ham last week, he was removed from the starting line-up just moments before kick-off. Enzo Maresca later admitted that the England international has been carrying the injury for quite some time.

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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.

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Palmer locked in legal row with French vineyard

Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer has been locked in a legal battle with a French vineyard, Chateau Palmer, over trademarking his name. Palmer reportedly wanted to trademark his famous "ice cold" goal celebration with the name "Cold Palmer", but the England international's application is now facing a legal challenge from a winery based out of Bordeaux in France.

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