Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has delivered reassuring news to supporters, confirming on March 2, 2026, that Cole Palmer is “absolutely fine” and ready to start against Aston Villa this Wednesday as reported by fabrizio romano via official x handle.
Romano posted;
Liam Rosenior: “Cole Palmer is absolutely fine to start the game on Wednesday”. “He took a knock. He was absolutely fine. He is looking really good”
Palmer was substituted during Chelsea’s recent 2–1 defeat to Arsenal after taking a knock, but Rosenior clarified that the decision was largely precautionary and tactical.
The manager added that the 23-year-old has been carefully managed over the past six weeks and is now looking “really good” in training ahead of the midweek clash.
The update comes just weeks after Palmer produced one of the standout performances of the Premier League season. On February 7, 2026, he scored a sensational first-half hat-trick in Chelsea’s 3–1 win over Wolves at Molineux. The treble was historic making him the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks all completed before halftime.
That night also marked his 100th appearance for Chelsea and pushed his total goal tally for the club beyond 50. Two composed penalties and a sharp finish from a Marc Cucurella cross sealed the feat before the 38th minute.
Amid speculation linking him with Manchester United, Rosenior has taken a firm stance regarding Palmer’s future. The Chelsea boss labeled him “untouchable,” placing him in the same category as Reece James, Enzo Fernández, and Moisés Caicedo. He dismissed transfer rumors as “unrealistic” and “nonsense,” emphasizing that Palmer is happy and fully committed to the club.
Statistically, softfootball reported that Palmer’s 2025–26 campaign remains impressive. Across 20 appearances in all competitions, he has registered 9 goals and 3 assists, including 8 goals in the Premier League.
With Chelsea pushing for European qualification, his fitness and form could prove decisive in the final stretch of the season.
