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Cole Palmer has scored five goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says Cole Palmer is "very, very happy" at Stamford Bridge despite reports the England forward is homesick. The 23-year-old grew up in Manchester and has been described as missing life in the north, external amid links to Manchester United. Palmer is known to have been a boyhood United fan, despite coming through Manchester City's academy before joining Chelsea for £42. 5m in 2023. He signed a two-year contract extension in August 2024, which could keep him at the club until 2033. Rosenior said: "I've had numerous conversations with Cole and he seems, and is, very, very happy to be here. "He is a huge part of our long‑term plans, he's an outstanding player. Every player goes through difficult moments in their career with injuries, but that is no indication of his quality. " Palmer has cut a frustrated figure this season, having had to manage a troublesome groin injury. Speculation intensified about his future after he barely celebrated scoring a second‑half penalty against Brentford and went straight down the tunnel following Chelsea's 2‑0 Premier League win last weekend. "There was frustration in the Brentford game - not because he isn't happy here, but because he couldn't perform at the level he wants to for the club, " added Rosenior. "My job, and the club's job, is to get him performing consistently at the level he wants to. " Palmer missed Chelsea's 1–0 Champions League win over Pafos in midweek with a minor thigh injury, but the Blues boss said they "will assess his reaction to training" before Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace. Rosenior also confirmed number two goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen will miss out, although his injury is "not as bad" as first feared and he could be available for Wednesday's Champions League game at Napoli. Midfielder Dario Essugo will be sidelined "for over a month" after "slipping in training". Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Ask about Chelsea - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Euros abuse made me not want to leave hotel - Carter Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight Spurs open talks to sign Liverpool's Robertson Jessie Buckley on her Oscar-nominated performance in Hamnet Catch up with Harry Styles on his new music and upcoming tour A killer coldly recounts the crime he got away with The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight A 'reckless teenager' misusing his confidence - the making of Pimblett Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl Emery 'dreaming' of winning Europa League after writing off title How 55 seconds left Forest's Europa League hopes in balance Six English clubs and old foes - all to play for on Champions League final day 'Ridiculous amount of games' - has Haaland played too much football? Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions Video Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions A changing man, or change the man - Mc Cullum's reckoning What does the future hold for LIV Golf after Koepka exit? 'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man Raducanu's 'most dispiriting' Slam display - what went wrong? NFL play-offs - how final four can make it to Super Bowl The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed Who will win title race between Hearts, Celtic & Rangers? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.