Mourinho takes Benfica back to Chelsea for their second Champions League group game.
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And with Palmer out for 2-3 weeks due to injury, the former Blues manager stated: “I’m happy with that. He’s a phenomenal player.
“But I think they have a good team, in a way that if Cole Palmer doesn't play, it's not a problem for them.”
Chelsea expect Palmer to be missing beyond next month’s international break with England due to a persistent groin injury.