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Chelsea dealt blow as star man picks up injury in warm up before West Ham PL clash

Cole Palmer was withdrawn minutes before kickoff due to a suspected groin injury, prompting a last-minute change with Estevao making a notable Premier League debut for Chelsea.

  • Cole Palmer was withdrawn from Chelsea's lineup just minutes before the match against West Ham due to an injury during warm-up, as confirmed by Sky Sports.
  • Willian Estevao replaced Cole Palmer just before the match began after Palmer felt something during the warm-up.
  • Palmer is considered one of Chelsea's most influential players since joining from Manchester City in 2023, making his absence significant for the team.
  • West Ham took an early lead just six minutes into the match with a goal from Lucas Paqueta, intensifying Chelsea's challenge.
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Palmer injured in warmup and out of Chelsea's match at West Ham in Premier League

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has been ruled out of the Premier League match at West Ham after getting injured in the warmup.

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