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Injury to Cole Palmer adds to Chelsea's selection challenges ahead of Champions League clash with Barcelona, with multiple key players sidelined, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed.
- On Tuesday November 25, 2025, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca ruled Cole Palmer out of the Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge, listing him among injured players.
- Palmer had been closing in on a return after two months out with a persistent groin injury but last week fractured his little toe at home, preventing him from playing.
- Squad fitness checks show Chelsea avoided new injuries Saturday, with Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto and Benoit Badiashile fit, Reece James playing 45 minutes, and Moises Caicedo returning Tuesday.
- Maresca must now decide between Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah at centre-back, and whether to deploy Joao Pedro up front or keep Liam Delap as striker.
- Both teams enter the match level in Europe but separated on goal difference, with Barcelona having amassed eight more points in LaLiga after playing one game extra and this being their first meeting since the 2018 tie.
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Soccer-Chelsea's Maresca braced for big week, Palmer out of Barca clash
LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is close to returning but will miss the Champions League clash with Barcelona before the top-of-the-table Premier League showdown against Arsenal, manager Enzo Maresca said on Monday. Read full story
Chelsea vs Barcelona – Match Preview and Team News
A Champions League classic returns to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night as Chelsea host Barcelona in a pivotal league stage encounter. Both European heavyweights are locked on seven points after four matches, making this a crucial battle for position. Enzo Maresca’s side arrive in high confidence after a professional league win. Similarly, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are in ominous form, fresh from thrashing Athletic Club 4-0 at the weekend. Chelsea …
Cole Palmer has returned to training with Chelsea although he will not play Champions Cole Palmer would be returning to activity after two months without playing for a Monvera Lun injury, 24/11/2025 - 12:23 Chelsea could have a luxury addition to face the end of the calendar year in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca would have recovered a key piece in the Blues scheme, although he will not be able to play this week in the UEFA Champions League.Th…
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