Why is Cole Palmer Not Playing Today in Chelsea vs Burnley? Maresca Gives UPDATE

Chelsea are set to face Burnley on matchday 12 of the 2025/26 English Premier League at Stamford Bridge, on 22nd November 2025. The match was supposed to be special for the Chelsea faithful as Cole Palmer was poised to make a comeback from his groin injury in this game. However, recent updates have emerged that the English player has supposedly hurt himself again and will be unavailable for today's game.

Maresca Gives Update on Cole Palmer Situation

The Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed that the English starlet will not take any part in the game against Burnley. Cole Palmer injury is one among those that happen once in a blue moon. The English forward stubbed his toe on a door in his home, leading to a fracture on Wednesday. Palmer was ready to reunite with his teammates this week after recovering from a two-month-long groin injury. However, this recent unfortunate event has made things a bit complicated for the Blues' boss.

Ahead of the match, Enzo Maresca said, “He is probably not available for Saturday for sure, Barcelona for sure, or Arsenal for sure. Unfortunately, he had an accident at home where he hit his toe. It is nothing important, but he won't be back in the next week.” The Chelsea manager added that he himself often goes through similar situations and that is not a big issue.

When Will Cole Palmer Return to Action?

Cole Palmer return date from his recent toe injury hasn't been confirmed yet. Typically, a toe fracture takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal, but it depends on the severity of the injury and the player's individual recovery. Palmer's last appearance for the Blues was in the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in September, where he was taken off just after 21 minutes. He has played a total of four matches this season due to his groin issue. The Blues will be hoping for a quick recovery of their starlet as he remains an indispensable figure of the squad.