Cole Palmer was scratched from Chelsea's starting lineup versus West Ham United following an injury in warm-ups, and Enzo Maresca addressed his star player's status after the game.

The England international dropped out in the warm-up, meaning Brazilian sensation Estevao Willian started in his place for Chelsea. Chelsea boss Maresca was asked about Palmer’s injury in his post-match press conference, with the Stamford Bridge coach admitting the creative midfielder had been struggling with a groin complaint.

Chelsea have been hit with a shock Cole Palmer injury blow minutes ahead of kick-off against West Ham. Palmer left the pre-match warm-up a number of minutes earlier than the rest of the Chelsea team and was seen walking to the dressing room with a member of the club’s medical team.