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The Digest:

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has been sidelined after breaking a toe in a domestic accident at home. The England international, who was nearing a return from a groin injury, stubbed his little toe against a door and will now miss key fixtures against Burnley, Barcelona, and Arsenal, dealing a fresh blow to Chelsea’s campaign.

Key Points:
  • Cole Palmer broke his little toe after stubbing it against a door at home.
  • He will miss Chelsea’s matches against Burnley, Barcelona, and Arsenal.
  • The forward had been preparing to return from a groin injury since September.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the toe is fractured and Palmer is unavailable.
  • Palmer had made only three Premier League appearances this season.
  • Chelsea currently sits third in the league, six points behind leaders Arsenal.
  • Maresca acknowledged that the team performs better with Palmer in the lineup.
Sometimes, the smallest incidents, a stubbed toe, a moment of misstep, can alter the course of a season, reminding us that not all storms arise on the pitch.

Sources: Sky Sports, BBC