Cole Palmer has broken a toe in an accident at home meaning he will miss Chelseas games with Burnley, Barcelona and Arsenal; England forward stubbed a toe on his left foot against a door; he had been

Chelsea have been hit with a fresh Cole Palmer setback after it was confirmed an “accident at home” will see the Blues’ talisman ruled out for at least the next three games. Palmer has only just recovered from a troublesome groin injury that has limited him to all but 235 minutes across the Premier League and Champions League so far this season.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer sustained a broken toe in an accident at home this week and will be sidelined for the next three games.

Palmer has played only four matches this season and has not featured since being substituted after 21 minutes in the defeat at Manchester United on 20 September. However, Chelsea have won eight of their 11 matches without him, drawing one and losing two.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer has fractured his toe after an "accident" at home and will not be available for the next three fixtures.