Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer for their west London derby with Fulham this afternoon.

Palmer pulled out of the Blues starting XI shortly before kick-off last Friday against West Ham United with a groin problem. It didn’t distract the Blues too much, after falling behind to Lucas Pacqueta’s early strike, they put five past the Hammers to pick up their first win of the season.

Palmer did not train with the rest of the Chelsea squad this wee and was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday his star man is not available as he continues his recovery from a groin problem.

Estevao Willian stepped into the starting XI in Palmer’s absence and sparkled in east London, providing an assist in the 5-1 victory with his countr

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