Cole Palmer appealed for understanding from Chelsea fans after their mini-slump ended with a 2-0 win over Everton, claiming the team's schedule is tougher than people realise.

Enzo Maresca has ruled Cole Palmer out of Tuesday's trip to Cardiff as he set his sights on winning the Carabao Cup with Chelsea. Palmer scored Chelsea’s opening goal against Everton on Saturday in the Premier League, before being substituted before the hour mark, but he will be rested against the League One leaders in Tuesday’s quarter-final.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that he plans to make quite a few rotations for Tuesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Cardiff City.

Cole Palmer has not travelled with the Chelsea squad for the Champions League trip to Atalanta. Boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed the England forward is being rested as part of his recovery from a spell out injured.

Cole Palmer is not part of the Chelsea squad against Atalanta in the Champions League tonight. Palmer misses out on the starting lineup and the bench, as Maresca chose Enzo Fernandez for the number ’10’ position. Palmer is not injured, but Maresca explained the decision to keep him out of the squad as he recently recovered from his injury.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cole Palmer Reveals Worrying Injury Reality After Ending 333-Day Drought. Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer played down the enthusiasm inspired by his return to the scoresheet against Everton, revealing that he is “still dealing with an injury” which requires constant, careful attention.

LONDON — Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is set to be out for a further six weeks because of his ongoing groin problems, manager Enzo Maresca said Friday. The England international hasn't played for Chelsea since a loss at Manchester United on Sept.

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer both scored this weekend - but Morgan Rogers showed why he remains England's first-choice number 10.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca told his Friday news conference that Cole Palmer is “available at the moment” but hinted he’d left training the previous day at less than 100%.