Palmer misses too many opportunities to play for England – Tuchel
Cole Palmer “misses too many opportunities” to play for England after the Chelsea forward pulled out of the latest squad, says manager Thomas Tuchel. The withdrawal of Palmer came as a surprise as he has started all five of Chelsea’s matches in the Premier League so far this season, though Tuchel says he had been […]
Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea and England's manager, has criticized Cole Palmer for missing numerous opportunities to represent England. Palmer, 24, pulled out of the latest squad for the World Cup and has only made three appearances since Tuchel took charge in early 2025. Tuchel acknowledged Palmer's discomfort and pain, explaining that playing with such issues hinders one's ability to compete at the highest level.
The Chelsea forward is currently overseas to undergo injury-specific training. Palmer is not the only player to miss out on international duty recently, with Declan Rice, Tino Livramento, Marcus Rashford, and Kobbie Mainoo also pulling out with injuries. Tuchel emphasized that he has no issue with players prioritizing their club commitments over international games and expressed confidence that England's atmosphere would remain positive despite the criticism they faced during their loss to Argentina in the semi-finals.
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