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Palmer and Pedro Injured: Are Palmer’s World Cup Dreams Over?
Apr 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
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Palmer and Pedro Injured: Are Palmer’s World Cup Dreams Over?

Worrying news has emerged from Chelsea‘s treatment room as the club prepares for their upcoming match against Brighton.

Head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed today that both attacking midfielder Cole Palmer and forward João Pedro will be unavailable for the clash due to injuries. Palmer is dealing with a minor hamstring issue, while João Pedro is still recuperating from a hip problem.

This development has raised concerns among Chelsea fans, as the team risks being without two of their key attacking players at a pivotal point in the season, potentially impacting their performance and results. Palmer’s injury is not new, with many fans expressing worry that ongoing fitness issues could threaten his participation in the upcoming World Cup.

This season, Palmer has made 28 appearances for Chelsea, contributing 10 goals and 3 assists. Currently, Chelsea occupies 6th place in the Premier League, having secured 48 points from 33 matches.

🚨 Cole Palmer and João Pedro, both out for Chelsea game against Brighton. ❌

Palmer suffered a “slight hamstring injury”, says Liam Rosenior. ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/PmVTNITN0i

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 21, 2026


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