Palmer, Estevao & more - Chelsea injury update ahead of Aston Villa Premier League clash

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Published at :December 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Modified at :December 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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Chelsea fans have been handed some welcome injury news.

Estevao and Liam Delap are both available to play against Aston Villa, according to Enzo Maresca. Additionally, Cole Palmer is prepared to play a full ninety minutes if needed, according to the Chelsea manager.

Palmer returned to full fitness last weekend, playing 79 minutes against Newcastle United. This is a huge help in light of Maresca’s remarks that he can’t play twice a week.

Additionally, he acknowledged that Chelsea’s talisman was still in agony in his groin and that his minutes were being carefully monitored as a result.

Estêvão (Brazil) — RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 04: Estevao Willian of Brazil celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the match between Brazil and Chile as part of the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier at Maracana Stadium on September 04, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ruano Carneiro/Getty Images)

Regarding the other injury issues, Delap hasn’t played since early December, while Estevao missed Chelsea’s previous two games due to a slight ailment.

The latter appeared to have suffered a severe shoulder injury, but his impending return has revealed that it was not as severe as initially thought.

More Chelsea injury news

Romeo Lavia is currently out due to a new muscle injury he sustained against Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, while Dario Essugo has resumed training following surgery a few months ago.

Due to an ACL rupture sustained during the preseason, Levi Colwill will still be out for an extended period of time.

Nine of Chelsea’s next 10 games across all competitions will take place in London after the comeback draw at St. James Park. The Blues will play Villa and AFC Bournemouth at home to wrap up 2025.

They are currently fourth in the Premier League table. Although they fared poorly in the previous games, they will be eager to end the year inside the top four as they hope to remain in contention for the title race.

Which players are still injured?

Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill are injured, while Dario Essugo is recovering from an injury.

Where do Chelsea stand in the table?

They are fourth in the table.

Is Cole Palmer fit to play again?

Yes, he is fit to play and could also play a full game.

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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.