Marc Cucurella Reveals the Real Cause Behind Cole Palmer’s Injury
An unusual injury sidelined Cole Palmer, and a revealing comment from Marc Cucurella hints the whole incident may have started after a bad moment… playing FIFA.
A bizarre incident delays Palmer’s comeback
What looked like the long-awaited return of Cole Palmer with Chelsea turned into an unexpected setback. The young midfielder suffered an uncommon accident: he fractured his little toe after hitting it against a door at home. The mishap happened just as he was preparing to rejoin full training after two months out with a groin injury.
This setback leaves Palmer out of the Champions League clash against Barcelona, and coach Enzo Maresca remains skeptical about his chances of being ready to face Arsenal on Sunday. The injury surprised everyone at Cobham, but it was none other than Marc Cucurella who offered a humorous explanation and lifted the curtain on what may have truly happened.
Was FIFA to blame?
When asked how the accident occurred, Cucurella cheekily suggested that Palmer may have reacted emotionally after losing a match on the video game FC 25 — formerly FIFA — and unintentionally struck the door during a burst of frustration.
“These things happen. We have a personal life outside football and we can face these kinds of problems,” said Cucurella, who admitted he was shocked when he first heard the news, but insisted the squad fully supports Palmer: “We hope he can recover quickly.”
The absence of Palmer comes at a crucial moment for Chelsea, where he has been an instrumental part of the attacking rhythm and link-up play. The frustration is greater knowing he was only a day away from returning to team training.
A special reunion with Barcelona
Beyond the Palmer situation, facing Barcelona carries enormous personal meaning for Marc Cucurella, who came through La Masia between 2012 and 2016. Although he never established himself within the first team, that period opened the path that later took him through Eibar, Getafe, Brighton, and finally to Chelsea.
“It’s a very special match for me and my family,” he said. “Playing against Barcelona in the Champions League is meaningful. Hopefully, we can earn those three points.”
Today, Cucurella says he feels confident, in strong form, and convinced that leaving Barcelona was ultimately the decision that allowed him to grow and achieve the career he has now.
