Chelsea dealt major injury blow as Cole Palmer drops out of starting XI to face West Ham after limping out of pre-match warm-up
August 23, 2025
Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has been ruled out of the Blues’ starting XI against West Ham despite having been named in the squad earlier. The Englishman reportedly suffered an injury during the pre-match warm-up and Enzo Maresca soon confirmed the change to his lineup with Estevao Willian handed a start instead.
Palmer suffers injury in pre-match warm-upWithdrawn from lineup for West Ham clashEstevao handed start instead