Cole Palmer discusses injury struggles and recovery ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has shared details about his struggles with a groin injury during the 2025/26 season, revealing he nearly required surgery. Attempting to return prematurely impacted his performance, but he still managed 11 goals and an assist in 34 matches. After a full summer of recovery, Palmer expresses confidence in his fitness and readiness for the upcoming season under new manager Xabi Alonso. Chelsea aims to improve on their 10th-place finish last season, and Palmer's role will be pivotal to the team's ambitions.
- •Palmer nearly underwent surgery for a groin injury last season
- •He scored 11 goals and provided one assist in 34 appearances
- •Chelsea finished 10th last season and seeks improvement
- •Palmer has recovered over the summer and is ready for the new season
- •He played in Chelsea's matches against Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea star Cole Palmer opens up on injury issues he struggled with last season
"Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has revealed he came close to undergoing surgery on the groin injury that disrupted his 2025/26 season.The Blues playmaker also admitted that trying to return too soon o...
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