This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cole Palmer Reveals Worrying Injury Reality After Ending 333-Day Drought. Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer played down the enthusiasm inspired by his return to the scoresheet against Everton, revealing that he is “still dealing with an injury” which requires constant, careful attention.

Cole Palmer appealed for understanding from Chelsea fans after their mini-slump ended with a 2-0 win over Everton, claiming the team's schedule is tougher than people realise.

Cole Palmer injury concerns deepen Chelsea uneaseChelsea’s season continues to be shaped by uncertainty, and few situations capture that better than the ongoing fitness issues surrounding Cole

A Chelsea attack had floundered down the left so Alejandro Garnacho passed it back to Reece James who found centre back Wesley Fofana in plenty of space. With no-one in an Everton shirt applying any pressure, the France international carried the ball forward into their half.

Enzo Maresca has revealed why Cole Palmer missed Chelsea's latest training session and why he won't play against Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has had an injury-hit season but did make his first start since September in the Blues' goalless draw with Bournemouth last weekend.

Cole Palmer is regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in the worldChelsea star John Terry praised him as the 'best No.10 in the world' after his key role in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Everton,

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed Cole Palmer is still feeling pain in his groin and will not be able to play three games a week for the time being. Palmer has made two appearances for the club since missing over two months of football with the injury, although his comeback was also slightly delayed due to a toe fracture.

The loss of Delap to injury during the early stages of the season saw Chelsea recall Marc Guiu from his loan with Sunderland, having originally failed to block Nicolas Jackson’s temporary switch to Bayern Munich.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel already knew that picking his No 10s for the World Cup was going to be far from simple, and Cole Palmer has proved he is ready to make it as hard as possible.