
Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
GTD
Injury Groin
Est. Return 8/30/2025
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.

Groin issue confirmed
Palmer (groin) missed Friday's clash due to a groin injury he picked up against Crystal Palace, per manager Enzo Maresca. "Cole in the last 4-5 days was not 100%. Today he tried (to join in) the warm-up but he felt something. We prefer to not take any risks of it getting worse and we will see now in the next hours if it is something important or not"
ANALYSIS
Palmer picked up the groin issue against Crystal Palace and while he was intending to play Friday, he felt something before the match. The attacking midfielder was replaced by Estevao, who assisted during Friday's 5-1 rout of West Ham. Palmer's status is up in the air before an Aug. 30 clash with Fulham.
Palmer picked up the groin issue against Crystal Palace and while he was intending to play Friday, he felt something before the match. The attacking midfielder was replaced by Estevao, who assisted during Friday's 5-1 rout of West Ham. Palmer's status is up in the air before an Aug. 30 clash with Fulham.
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Removed as precaution
Palmer was removed as a precaution before Friday's clash with West Ham, per manager Enzo Maresca.
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Injured pre-match
Palmer was injured before Friday's trip to West Ham and ruled out, according to Bobby Vincent of Football London.
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Good quantity, little quality Sunday
Palmer had four shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Crystal Palace.
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Wins Golden Ball at CWC
Palmer recorded two goals with one assist during the 3-0 win over PSG at the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
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Quiet end to good season
Palmer registered one shot (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.
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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.