Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has landed in headlines again—but this time, it’s not for his performance on the pitch. Palmer reportedly re-injured himself at home after stubbing his little toe on a door, just a day before he was scheduled to return to training following a two-month groin injury.
What made the incident go viral was a rumour suggesting Palmer hurt himself after losing a heated FIFA match. Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella added fuel to the speculation with a playful dig, saying he “couldn’t believe” the freak accident happened just when Palmer was close to full fitness.
“It’s a big upset because he was near to playing. Now he needs to rest,” Cucurella said, before cheekily brushing off the FIFA rumour with a smile—only making fans more convinced.
The unusual incident has sparked jokes across social media, with fans calling it one of the “most footballer ways” to get injured. For Chelsea, however, it’s another frustrating setback as they await Palmer’s full return.
