Palmer, Delap & more - Chelsea injury news ahead of Everton Premier League clash

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Published at :December 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Modified at :December 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM

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The Blues get ready for their next Premier League fixture.

This weekend, Chelsea will meet Everton in the Premier League in an attempt to get their campaign back on track.

After losing to Leeds United, drawing with Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth, and losing to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday, Enzo Maresca’s team has now lost six games in all competitions.

Cole Palmer, who played for nearly an hour in his first start since September against the Cherries, is one of the few bright spots for Chelsea during this run. However, the Blues star is once again doubtful after arriving at training on Thursday with “mixed feelings.”

Palmer & Fofana are available

Palmer, however, has returned after being rested, according to manager Enzo Maresca. Wesley Fofana, who entered the game but had to leave due to a knock midweek, is also available.

“He [Cole Palmer] is available,” Maresca confirmed on Friday. “He finished the session with us yesterday with a mixed feeling, but he’s okay. Wes [Fofana] is fine. He completed the session yesterday. He’s fine.”

Liam Delap, who was taken off after just 31 minutes in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth last weekend, has a shoulder injury that will keep him out of the team for a while.

Maresca gave an update on Delap’s health and attitude, suggesting that he would miss upto four weeks.

“Liam in general is good,” the Italian tactician said. “He knows he has been unlucky, but he is, in general, good. He is in the building every day to recover. He is with his teammates for breakfast and lunch, but it’s just about the time to recover.”

After that, Maresca emphasised the importance of consistency and described his team’s “next step” to contend for major titles.

”I think during the season, the ones that are more consistent, they are the teams that are going to be there,” he said. “How do we do that, it’s just one week, it’s not a long time.“

Will Cole Palmer play against Everton?

It’s not confirmed if he will play against Everton.

How long will Liam Delap be out for?

Maresca revealed he will be out for four weeks.

Where do Chelsea stand in the table?

They are fifth in the Premier League table.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.