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Sheffield Wednesday captain Liam Palmer is set to make his 500th appearance for the club when they take on Watford in the Championship on Tuesday (19:45 GMT).
The 34-year-old will become just the fourth player to reach that tally for the Owls since their founding in 1867.
“This being my 500th [appearance] at Hillsborough, leading the team out will be right up there with the best of [my Wednesday memories],”
Palmer scores first-half hat-trick as Chelsea beat Wolves. Video, 00:10:18Palmer scores first-half hat-trick as Chelsea beat Wolves
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Composed Palmer back on the scoresheet as Chelsea return to winning ways. Video, 00:08:04Composed Palmer back on the scoresheet as Chelsea return to winning ways
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Cole Palmer scored his first goal since September as Chelsea ended a four-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over in-form Everton at Stamford Bridge.
The 23-year-old forward, still managing a groin injury that kept him out for more than two months, opened the scoring after 21 minutes in front of England manager Thomas Tuchel.
Right-back Malo Gusto, who set up Palmer’s goal, added a second just before half-time.
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Palmer’s injury concerns come in a World Cup season, with fierce competition for a place in England’s squad, let alone for the number 10 role.
During the last international camp, Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel said he will only call up two players for that position.
Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers started in the World Cup qualifying wins over Serbia and Albania, while Phil Foden came off the bench
Last week Maresca suggested that this Sunday’s game, which kicks off at 16:30 GMT might come too soon for Palmer.
His absence would have been a major blow for the Blues who are second behind the Gunners and will close the gap at the top to three points with a win.
Palmer last featured in a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on 20 September, with Chelsea playing 13 games since
Palmer’s most recent appearance was during Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on 20 September.
The Blues have played 11 games in all competitions since then – winning eight and losing two – and sit third in the Premier League table.
“I think that his team-mates are better players with Cole playing,” added Maresca. “I feel much better when Cole is on the pitch, and we all want Cole on
The Chelsea manager said he was confident Palmer, who scored 15 Premier League goals last season, would not need surgery.
“We try to protect Cole as much as we can,” Maresca said. “The most important thing is when he comes back, he is fully fit.
“The medical staff are not magicians. We hope six weeks are enough. We need to see it step-by-step. For sure, he’s going to be OK.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer will be rested for up to three weeks as the midfielder continues to manage a persistent groin injury.
Palmer was forced off in the first half of last weekend’s defeat at Manchester United after the issue reoccurred, having initially flared up during the shortened two-week pre-season after Chelsea won the Club World Cup in July.
Enzo Maresca’s side face Brighton and Liverpool in the Premier League, and
Liam Delap was one of this summer’s most-wanted strikers.
The 22-year-old scored 12 goals in 37 Premier League games for Ipswich, with his tantalising £30m release clause attracting numerous suitors after the club was relegated back to the Championship.
He was given permission to speak to clubs in May, with Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest all showing serious interest while Manchester City also held a buy-back option on
