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'It could be good' - Cole Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after injury blow, confirms Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as Morgan Gibbs-White receives call-up

<p>Palmer picked up an injury while training on the eve of Chelsea's Premier League clash against Arsenal and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-out-chelsea-misses-arsenal-blues-avenge-loss-emirates-stadium/blt45d2e2f8b9497853" target="_blank">was left out of the Blues' squad by Maresca</a>. The two-time European champions were unable to get the win at the Emirates without their starman as the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-arsenal-cole-palmer-christopher-nkunku-pedro-neto-blunt-blues/blt9f130f67bd6c427f" target="_blank">Blues lulled to a 1-0 loss after Mikel Merino's 20th-minute strike</a>.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Palmer's availability for Tuchel's first two matches as England boss in the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia is now under scrutiny. Maresca thinks the 22-year-old will have to withdraw from the squad, but the severity of his injury will only be revealed when he undergoes scans on Monday.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2025/Mar/16/england-mens-squad-updates-march-2025-international-window" target="_blank">FA have already confirmed</a> that Morgan Gibbs-White has been added to Tuchel's squad, with the Nottingham Forest star set to take Palmer's place in the forward ranks.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>When asked about Palmer joining the England camp, Maresca answered: "I don't think so, to be honest. His injury was from yesterday's session -- it's a muscle problem, so I don't think so.</p><p>"He needs a scan and the scan is planned for tomorrow [Monday]. </p><p>"We don't wish players injured, but in Cole's case, in this moment, it will give him some rest physically and mentally. It could be good."</p>

WHAT MARESCA SAID

<p>Chelsea are hopeful that Palmer will be able to return to action after the international break when the Blues face off against Tottenham Hotspur. However, the 22-year-old's recovery will dictate his return to footballing action. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

'It could be good' - Cole Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after injury blow, confirms Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as Morgan Gibbs-White receives call-up | Goal.com

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from Thomas Tuchel&apos;s England squad after suffering a muscular injury.

&apos;It could be good&apos; - Cole Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after injury blow, confirms Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as Morgan Gibbs-White receives call-up