{
  "id": 13355129,
  "title": "Chelsea star Palmer 'committed' to England insists Alonso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/chelsea-star-palmer-committed-to-england-insists-alonso",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:33:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1552353/chelsea-star-palmer-committed-england-insists-alonso"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has insisted he is committed to England, despite criticism from Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel expressed frustration with Palmer, who missed multiple opportunities to play for the national team due to injury. Palmer had also withdrawn from recent England matches against Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso defended Palmer, stating that he is fully committed, but needs to be fully fit to play for both club and country. Alonso emphasized that when Palmer is fit, he will enjoy his minutes, and the club and national team need him. Palmer is expected to feature for Chelsea in their upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth, where he has been training and feeling better. The Blues are currently struggling, having gone three league games without a win. Alonso stressed that the team needs to keep improving and learn from their mistakes.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer’s commitment to England after Thomas Tuchel said the Chelsea forward had missed too many opportunities to play for the national team.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cole Palmer committed to England despite manager's criticism.",
    "Xabi Alonso defends Palmer's commitment to club and country.",
    "Palmer expected to play for Chelsea in upcoming Bournemouth match."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Palmer is committed to England, says Chelsea boss Alonso",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/palmer-is-committed-to-england-says-chelsea-boss-alonso",
        "published": "2026-10-10T02:42:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}