Cole Palmer is fit and available to play, and potentially start, for Chelsea against Arsenal in their match today, Sunday, November 30, 2025 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the news in a press conference, stating: "He is available to start and to play".
Context of his Return
Injury Detail: Palmer has been sidelined for over two months due to a persistent groin issue, which was
followed by a setback where he fractured his toe in an accident at home.
Recent Training: He returned to first-team training earlier this week and has been training in
a specially-designed boot to manage the toe injury.
Manager's Comments: Maresca expressed happiness about Palmer's return, calling him "our best player," but also suggested they might need to give him some time to reach 100% fitness.