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Chelsea talisman Palmer set to miss Liverpool game

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Cole Palmer is set to be out for “two to three weeks” with Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirming the England international needs to be rested following a groin injury.

It means he will miss the upcoming Premier League matches at home to Brighton and Liverpool as well as Wednesday’s visit of Benfica in the Champions League.

“We decided to protect Cole a little bit,” said Maresca. “In terms of not letting his injury get worse.

“We decided to rest him for two to three weeks until the international break to see if with that rest he can recover 100% and to be fit after the international break.

“I don’t think he needs surgery but it is just to manage the pain in his groin. We have decided to be a little bit conservative with him.”

The 23-year-old withdrew from Chelsea’s starting line-up during the warm-up ahead of the 5-1 win against West Ham in August and subsequently missed their victory over Fulham as well as England’s September World Cup qualifiers.

He returned as a second-half substitute for the 2-2 draw with Brentford, where he scored and played a leading role in earning Chelsea a point after being a goal down, then impressed with a goal in the 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.

However, Maresca has decided to take precautionary action to ensure Palmer’s participation later in the campaign is not compromised, similar to the way Reece James’ involvement was managed last season as he came back from a lengthy lay-off.

Tosin Adarabioyo is also set to be out until after the international break while Wesley Fofana will miss the Brighton match after suffering a concussion in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win at Lincoln.

It leaves Maresca short in defence, with Levi Colwill out for much of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Josh Acheampong and summer signing Jorrel Hato are likely stand-ins.

The head coach said he is not worried about his goalkeeping situation following Robert Sanchez’s early red card in the defeat to Manchester United and an unconvincing display from deputy Filip Jorgensen.

Sanchez was dismissed after four minutes when he raced from his goal and fouled Bryan Mbeumo, but is available to face his former club on Saturday having served a one-match suspension in midweek.

“Robert for a long period was very good for us,” said Maresca. “The last part of last season and the beginning of this season he was fantastic.

“He made a mistake against Manchester United and recognised that, I said many times that when a keeper makes a mistake or when a midfielder makes a mistake, it is exactly the same.

“We are happy with Robert, we are happy with Filip and there is not any problem with Robert.”

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TOMMY FLEETWOOD AND Rory McIlroy continued their brilliant Ryder Cup partnership as they dismantled Collin Morikawa and Harris English in just 14 holes.

The pair, dubbed ‘Fleetwood Mac’, were 5&4 winners as Europe got off to a blistering start in Friday morning’s opening foursomes session.

The European duo — who are a perfect three from three together in Ryder Cup foursomes — got off to a perfect start with this McIlroy birdie at the first to go one up on the first hole:

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They pushed out that lead with another birdie at the par-five fourth to go two up:

And quickly pressed home that advantage with birdies on the fifth:

And the sixth to win three straight holes and race into a commanding lead of four up thru six:

From there, the point appeared a mere formality, and when the par-three 14th was halved in par, McIlroy and Fleetwood sealed their 5&4 win.

“When you’ve got a partner like Tommy, you can play with so much freedom and trust in your game,” McIlroy said afterwards, “because you know you have someone that’s gonna back you up.

“That’s how I felt the two times that we played in Rome, and then today.

“Foursomes can be a tough format. You can play a little tentative with the way the format is, but knowing that I have this man beside me to bail me out if I do hit a bad shot, that’s very comforting to know.”

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Ricky Hatton’s funeral details released by family

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imagePA Media Ricky Hatton, dressed in a navy jacket, and shirt. He has short dark hair and is looking into the camera.PA Media

The family of boxer Ricky Hatton have released the details of his funeral service.

The former world champion was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, at the age of 46 earlier this month.

His funeral will be held at midday on 10 October at Manchester Cathedral.

The family said a procession route would also soon be published to give fans the chance to pay their respects.

Tributes from around the world poured in for the fighter, considered one of Britain’s most popular ever.

Hatton’s younger brother and former boxer Matthew posted on X: “I love you Richard. See you on the other side.”

“Ricky was one of a kind,” wrote former Manchester United and England midfielder David Beckham on Instagram.

“Just heartbreaking.”

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Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury posted: “There will only ever be one Ricky Hatton. Can’t believe this – so young.”

Hatton claimed world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight across an esteemed 15-year career during which he won 45 of 48 professional bouts.

He also earned notable world title wins over Kostya Tszyu and Jose Luis Castillo, before defeats by Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, with more than 30,000 fans travelling to Las Vegas for his title fight with the latter in 2007.

Hatton had announced a return to the ring in July and was due to fight Eisa Al Dah at middleweight on 2 December in Dubai.

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