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Smith, D. (2026, October 9). Xabi Alonso explains why Cole Palmer skipped England duty amid Chelsea plan. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/alonso-palmer-chelsea-fc-england-tuchel-b1300206.html
Smith, Dom. “Xabi Alonso explains why Cole Palmer skipped England duty amid Chelsea plan.” Evening Standard, 9 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/alonso-palmer-chelsea-fc-england-tuchel-b1300206.html.
Smith, Dom. “Xabi Alonso explains why Cole Palmer skipped England duty amid Chelsea plan.” Evening Standard, October 9, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/alonso-palmer-chelsea-fc-england-tuchel-b1300206.html.
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Cole Palmer, a young player from Chelsea FC, skipped recent duty with the England national team as per the club's directive under manager Xabi Alonso. Alonso explained that Palmer was recovering from pubalgia and needed time to fully heal before returning to play, emphasizing the importance of cautious rehabilitation over rushing back into action. Alonso stated Palmer would be ready for Chelsea’s upcoming game against Bournemouth, which is set for Saturday. He also mentioned that other players like Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro, Reece James, and Marco Palestra had returned from injuries as well. Alonso acknowledged the risk involved in sending Palmer to England but argued it was better to prioritize full recovery over immediate participation, citing past injury issues that sidelined Palmer for significant periods last season.
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