Cole Palmer
CHE
Right Winger
Attacking Midfielder
Half-Space Orchestrator
May 6, 2002 (24)
Left
6'1"
168 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Dealing with recurring injury issues
Palmer (undisclosed) has withdrawn from England duty as he continues to deal with injury issues, according to coach Thomas Tuchel, per Henry Winter. "He misses too many opportunities, he misses way too many camps with injuries. It's not his fault. I can only judge what I witness in my team. For that you have to be in camp. If you are not in camp there is a next level you cannot achieve unless you do it in my team. My understanding is that he is playing with discomfort and pain, and he cannot compete at the highest level with discomfort and pain. So he withdrew and informed us."
Analysis: Palmer's withdrawal will allow him to remain with Chelsea and manage his fitness after playing the full 90 minutes in the recent 3-0 loss to Brentford. The attacking midfielder has still enjoyed a productive start to the campaign, recording four goals and two assists across seven appearances in all competitions. However, his recurring fitness issues have continued to interrupt his availability for England, with manager Thomas Tuchel emphasizing the importance of being consistently present in camp.
Makes return in England squad
Palmer returns to the England squad for international duty, having missed the World Cup after coach Thomas Tuchel did not select him ahead of the summer.
Analysis: Palmer is enjoying a fine start to the season with Chelsea, providing an assist in the recent draw with Hull City while creating three chances and taking three shots in that match, part of a run that has seen him produce at least three shots and one chance created in each of the opening four matches, totaling 15 shots and nine chances created. Palmer now has two goals and two assists in the Premier League this campaign and this call up now marks a significant return to the international fold after that difficult omission from the World Cup squad.
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