Cole Palmer withdraws from England squad with muscle injury
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches after suffering a muscle injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/cole-palmer-withdraws-from-england-squad-with-muscle-injury/
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has withdrawn from England's squad for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League's initial four matches due to a muscle injury, according to Sky Sports. The 24-year-old, who had been recalled by England manager Thomas Tuchel on September 18 after missing the 2026 World Cup squad, will miss the September and October international fixtures.
Palmer had played the full 90 minutes for Chelsea in their 3-0 Premier League loss to Brentford on the same day Tuchel named him in the England squad. The Chelsea star had had a strong start to the new campaign, scoring four goals and providing two assists in seven appearances for the club. His withdrawal follows just days after Tuchel gave him a chance to prove himself, highlighting Palmer's need to prove himself.
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