The injury woes of Cole Palmer, the influential Chelsea playmaker, have taken another worrying turn. The England international has suffered yet another setback — one that will keep him out for at least three more matches.

Palmer had only just been nearing full recovery from a persistent groin injury that sidelined him for six weeks. His long-awaited return, however, has now been pushed back after he picked up a painful toe injury.

According to Enzo Maresca, the Blues’ head coach, Cole Palmer will miss the upcoming fixtures against Burnley, Barcelona, and Arsenal. The midfielder reportedly broke a toe in what Maresca described as an “unfortunate accident at home.”