Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Chelsea Duo Injured for Atalanta Clash
Chelsea FC is getting ready for an important game in the UEFA Champions League against Atalanta.
Their manager, Enzo Maresca, has said that two of their key players, Cole Palmer and Liam Delap, will not be able to play in this game.
Cole Palmer is still recovering from a groin injury and a fractured toe, and the manager doesn't want to risk him.
Liam Delap is also injured, but it's not as serious as initially thought.
Chelsea has won three out of their five UCL games so far and needs more points to stay at the top.
The team is hoping to do well in this game despite missing these important players.
Chelsea will face Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League with key players Cole Palmer and Liam Delap injured.
Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Palmer will not play due to a groin injury and fractured toe.
Delap is also out but has no fracture, with an uncertain return timeline.
Chelsea has 10 points from five UCL games, needing more to stay competitive.
The team aims to regain consistency after a draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
- Who
- Chelsea FC and their manager Enzo Maresca
- What
- Injury updates for Cole Palmer and Liam Delap ahead of the UCL match against Atalanta
- When
- Upcoming UCL game
- Where
- Atalanta's home ground (specific stadium not mentioned)
- Why
- To assess the fitness of key players for the match
- Team
- Chelsea
- Opponent
- Atalanta
- Competition
- UEFA Champions League
- Chelsea's UCL Points
- 10
- Injured Players
- Cole Palmer, Liam Delap
- Manager
- Enzo Maresca