Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is growing in optimism Cole Palmer will return from a groin injury in time to face Barcelona in the Champions League later this month. Palmer has not played since being substituted against Manchester United in September due to the problem.

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As you’d expect, Cole Palmer’s fitness was a major talking point in today’s Enzo Maresca press conference.We’ve been without our key player for weeks now, and we’re gradually closing in on

Enzo Maresca has expressed his hope Cole Palmer could return from injury to face Barcelona on Nov. 25. The 23-year-old playmaker has been battling a groin problem he first sustained in August and then aggravated the following month with his last appearance coming on Sept. 20 at Manchester United.

Enzo Maresca had made seven changes from the line-up that faced Tottenham on the weekend, but, faced with a deficit at half-time, he was forced to turn to trusted lieutenants. Fernandez, Garnacho, and Delap replaced Andrey Santos, Jamie Gittens, and Tyrique George.

Two members of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona are facing up to potential incoming suspensions on the continent.The pair in question? Frenkie de Jong, and Marc Casadó.Both De Jong and

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca defended his team selections after they dropped Champions League points in a 2-2 draw with Qarabag.

Chelsea are 'hopeful' that Cole Palmer will be fit again for the upcoming clashes against Barcelona and Arsenal, as Enzo Maresca delivered a positive injury update. The 23-year-old's creative spark has been sorely missed as he has been sidelined for over a month,

The UEFA Champions League is in full swing with the thrilling league phase running all the way until Jan. 28 with Matchday 8. The 36-team opening round will see 24 teams advance, with the first eight going directly to the round of 16,

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The stacked 2025 FIFPRO Women's World 11 was released Monday, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona leading the way with three players each. Arsenal sprung an unexpected upset to win the women's Champions League,