Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed that a decision has been taken to make Cole Palmer unavailable for selection for the foreseeable future.

During the warm-up ahead of the second game of the season against West Ham United, it became apparent that the England international was suffering with a groin injury.

After sitting out the international break, Palmer was able to play against Brentford, Bayern Munich and Manchester United within the space of a week, but the 23-year-old was visibly struggling at the end of the Bayern match and substituted early versus Man United.

While Palmer would have been rested against Lincoln City in the EFL Cup regardless, it was clear that a potential absence from first-team action was on the horizon.

Speaking to reporters at a press confe

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