COLE Palmer has a hilarious nickname for Chelsea’s latest teenage phenomenon Estevao. The England playmaker hasn’t played in nearly three months after suffering a groin injury against

When Cole Palmer is missing, Chelsea feels it—and tonight against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, the absence of the Blues’ brightest creative spark has turned into the defining subplot of the matchday.

Chelsea’s result last night was a disaster, a pathetic defeat to Leeds. One positive was Pedro Neto, who came on and scored. He is really racking up his goal contributions now, with 5 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances in the Premier League this season.

NONI MADUEKE returned to Stamford Bridge for the first time since his shock summer move from Chelsea to Arsenal on Sunday – and Cole Palmer showed there was no love lost. The heated Premier

Cole Palmer has missed recent national team call-ups due to a persistent groin injury and a fractured toe, hampering his involvement in England's 2026 World Cup planning.

Chelsea will have Cole Palmer back and available when they host Arsenal in a huge Premier League showdown this afternoon. A persistent groin problem has derailed the England international’s season so far, starting just three games in all competitions.

Cole Palmer shouldn’t go straight back into Chelsea’s starting lineup – Enzo Fernandez has stolen the shirt from him. That’s the view of talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent,