X. Alonso: "With C. Palmer, we talk more about the club than the national team”

2026-11-08 11:36 © Reuters

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso commented on Cole Palmer’s omission from the England squad:

"I have never told players that they should not travel to join their national teams.

If they are fit, they can go and play for their country.”

"Cole Palmer and I have not spoken about the England squad, and we are focused on the ‘Aristocrats’.

It is important to help the Englishman and make him feel better. That is what the discussions are about.

We talk about the club, and there are enough conversations.”

Cole Palmer has scored five goals in eleven matches this season.