Cole Palmer is fit to start Chelsea’s Premier League summit against Arsenal this weekend after more than two months on the sidelines, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
The English forward has not played for the club since September 20. He initially missed with a groin problem before breaking a toe.
Chelsea boss Maresca told his pre-match press conference that Palmer was available to start Sunday’s match at Stamford Bridge.
“Everyone is happy, his teammates are happy, we are all happy and the most important thing is that Cole is happy because at the end of the day footballers want to play matches,” said the Italian.
Palmer was Chelsea’s top scorer in the Premier League last season, with 15 goals.
He has made just four appearances in all competitions for the club this season, scoring twice.
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“He’s probably our best player,” Maresca said. «We’re happy he’s back. Now we have to give him time, you know, to be 100 percent fit.»
“But he has done a fantastic job in the past and there is no doubt he will do very well for this club in the future.”
Chelsea are second in the Premier League, six points behind Arsenal.
Published on November 28, 2025
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