Cole Palmer
23-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Palmer followed up his breakout campaign with 15 goals and eight assists in 2024/25, though it was a slight dip from the previous season's 22 goals and 11 assists. Notably, that prior production came in 581 fewer minutes, albeit with a ridiculous nine penalties converted (he took one last season). Still just 23 years old, Palmer should remain one of the best fantasy options in the league. Despite Chelsea adding numerous bodies to the attack, it's hard to see Palmer losing starts, keeping his floor higher than most having not dealt with a bad injury the past two years. There is some concern his numbers dropped in the second half of last season, but some of that can be attributed to injuries around him, something that shouldn't be a problem again given Chelsea's summer spending.
Scores goal after rest
Palmer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Everton.
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Palmer opened the scoring in the 21st minute against Everton on Saturday, taking Malo Gusto's pass and sweeping a composed finish beyond Jordan Pickford at the near post. The number 10 helped Chelsea settle after Everton's brighter early spell, linking play and drawing pressure toward him in central pockets, while also contributing two chances created, a season high for him in the Premier League. He was withdrawn just before the hour as Chelsea continues to manage his minutes.
Palmer opened the scoring in the 21st minute against Everton on Saturday, taking Malo Gusto's pass and sweeping a composed finish beyond Jordan Pickford at the near post. The number 10 helped Chelsea settle after Everton's brighter early spell, linking play and drawing pressure toward him in central pockets, while also contributing two chances created, a season high for him in the Premier League. He was withdrawn just before the hour as Chelsea continues to manage his minutes.
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Could start against Everton
Palmer (fitness) ended Thursday's training session with a mixed feeling but is available to start for Saturday's clash against Everton, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "Cole is ok, he is better and he is available at the moment. We have one more session this afternoon. Yesterday [Thursday] he finished the session with us with a mixed feeling but overall he is ok."
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Rested against Atalanta
Palmer (fitness) isn't an option for Tuesday's trip to Atalanta, per manager Enzo Maresca."Cole, it's part of his process at the moment. He is not available, he can't play two games in three days, so we planned this and it's a way to protect him."
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Aims to be ready against Everton
Palmer (fitness) wasn't training in Monday's session as he aims to be ready for Saturday's clash against Everton, according to Bobby Vincent from Mirror Sport.
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Will build minutes gradually
Palmer is fully available and will build his minutes gradually in upcoming fixtures, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "He is available. In the last game, Cole was on the bench but with ten players, it was more complicated for Cole [to return] as he needs to come back to a [level of match] fitness condition. He is available and can start the game. The idea with him is to start giving him minutes until he is ready to play 90 minutes."
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Fit for bench
Palmer (toe) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Arsenal.
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Real Madrid showing interest
Real Madrid are interested in signing Palmer, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.
The 22-year-old playmaker is drawing attention from Real Madrid because of his consistent performances at Chelsea. Palmer is considered one of the best under-23 talents in the world, though it's unclear where he'll play in Real Madrid's current scheme. Plus, Palmer are not expected to entertain offers for him.