Why is Cole Palmer Suspended? Explaining Chelsea Star Not Playing vs. Liverpool, Available for Man United

Cole Palmer picked a fascinating time to pick up a one-match suspension. Chelsea is playing a high-profile match in cup action on Wednesday — call it the League Cup, the EFL Cup, the Carabao Cup — it’s the second most important domestic cup in England. They’re taking on Liverpool in the biggest match of this round. Palmer won’t be playing, though, because he picked up a one-match ban. The interesting aspect here, though, is that Palmer didn’t get his suspension for his actions in a prior round of the League Cup.