
Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Palmer followed up his breakout campaign with 15 goals and eight assists in 2024/25, though it was a slight dip from the previous season's 22 goals and 11 assists. Notably, that prior production came in 581 fewer minutes, albeit with a ridiculous nine penalties converted (he took one last season). Still just 23 years old, Palmer should remain one of the best fantasy options in the league. Despite Chelsea adding numerous bodies to the attack, it's hard to see Palmer losing starts, keeping his floor higher than most having not dealt with a bad injury the past two years. There is some concern his numbers dropped in the second half of last season, but some of that can be attributed to injuries around him, something that shouldn't be a problem again given Chelsea's summer spending.

Reserve goal against Brentford
Palmer scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Brentford.
ANALYSIS
Palmer recently recovered from a groin injury, which indicates why Chelsea limited him Saturday. During the game's 56th minute, with Brentford winning 1-0, he replaced Jamie Gittens. Five minutes later, the former scored, his 2025-26 season's first. Now that Palmer is part of the campaign's scoresheet, perhaps he can regularly score and assist again. During both his previous seasons, Palmer logged at least 23 G/A.
Palmer recently recovered from a groin injury, which indicates why Chelsea limited him Saturday. During the game's 56th minute, with Brentford winning 1-0, he replaced Jamie Gittens. Five minutes later, the former scored, his 2025-26 season's first. Now that Palmer is part of the campaign's scoresheet, perhaps he can regularly score and assist again. During both his previous seasons, Palmer logged at least 23 G/A.
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Available off bench
Palmer (groin) is available on the bench for Saturday's game against Brentford.
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Late call against Brentford
Palmer (groin) trained for the first time Thursday and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Enzo Maresca said in a press conference, according to Football London. "Cole took part in the session yesterday for the first time, not the entire session. We have one more session this afternoon and we are going to try with him to see if he's okay, otherwise he will be out tomorrow. He is recovering from an injury, it's not managing him, it's recovering from an injury. When he is available, we need to manage him because of the amount of games."
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Expects return soon
Palmer (groin) missed the last two games due to injury and has been withdrawn from the England national team for that reason, although the injury seems only minor as he personally expects to be back soon, as he posted on Instagram.
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Misses England squad, out Saturday
Palmer (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Fulham, according to manager Enzo Maresca, per Bobby Vincent of Football.London. "He's not available tomorrow, so it is quite normal that he has shown he has some problems. Cole, we need to see day by day."
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Receives positive update
Palmer (groin) has undergone scans that have not revealed anything serious and appears to be in a better spot than expected, according to Simon Phillips of Talk Chelsea.
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Real Madrid showing interest
Real Madrid are interested in signing Palmer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.