'Not from a Halloween shop' - Xabi Alonso jokes about Emiliano Martinez's mask as Chelsea boss plays down Cole Palmer's England snub
Xabi Alonso has refused to dwell on Cole Palmer's omission from the England squad, insisting his conversations with the 24-year-old are only about Chelsea. The Blues boss also joked about goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's protective mask and revealed that midfielder Moises Caicedo has "little problems" ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Sunderland.
Before Chelsea's match against Sunderland, manager Xabi Alonso dismissed questions about Cole Palmer's exclusion from the England squad, focusing instead on the upcoming game. Alonso also made light of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's protective mask, joking that it wasn't "from a Halloween shop." The Liverpool-bound midfielder Moises Caicedo was also mentioned, with Alonso stating he has minor issues.
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