Chelsea talisman Palmer set to miss Liverpool game
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Cole Palmer is set to be out for "two to three weeks" with Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirming the England international needs to be rested following a groin injury.
It means he will miss the upcoming Premier League matches at home to Brighton and Liverpool as well as Wednesday's visit of Benfica in the Champions League.
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"We decided to protect Cole a little bit," said Maresca.
"We decided to rest him for two to three weeks until the international break to see if with that rest he can recover 100% and to be fit after the international break.
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However, Maresca has decided to take precautionary action to ensure Palmer's participation later in the campaign is not compromised, similar to the way Reece James' involvement was managed last season as he came back from a lengthy lay-off.
The head coach said he is not worried about his goalkeeping situation following Robert Sanchez's early red card in the defeat to Manchester United and an unconvincing display from deputy Filip Jorgensen.
"Robert for a long period was very good for us," said Maresca