Cole Palmer Injury Report: Groin Discomfort in the Warm-Up
GW3: Out
What happened:
During the pre-match warm-up for Chelsea's Premier League game against West Ham Cole Palmer felt discomfort in his groin area after attempting to participate.
He was seen walking off the pitch with a staff member, showing no obvious limp but appearing concerned while speaking to coaches.
This led to a precautionary withdrawal from the starting lineup, with Estevao replacing him.
Originally posted on X by @FPLPhysioo on 23 August 2025.
Highest predicted points in Fantasy Premier League 2026/2027 for Gameweek 7
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| # | Player | Team | Pos | Price | pP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | FWD | 15.6 | 7.5 |
| 2 | Rayan Cherki | Manchester City | MID | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| 3 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | MID | 9.6 | 5.7 |
| 4 | Antoine Semenyo | Manchester City | MID | 8.3 | 5.5 |
| 5 | Maxim De Cuyper | Brighton & Hove Albion | DEF | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| 6 | Marc Guehi | Manchester City | DEF | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| 7 | Mohammed Kudus | Tottenham Hotspur | MID | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| 8 | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | MID | 9.7 | 5.4 |
| 9 | Marcus Tavernier | AFC Bournemouth | MID | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| 10 | David Affengruber | Fulham | DEF | 4.5 | 5.1 |
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