Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
August 2025
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer was ruled out of the clash against West Ham after picking up an injury in the warm-up. New signing Estevao Willian replaced him in the starting XI at London Stadium. Palmer was expected to start under Enzo Maresca, but an unexpected knock forced a late change. Estevao, signed this summer, was handed a surprise debut opportunity as Chelsea adjust to losing their creative talisman just minutes before kickoff.