Chelsea manager Alonso insists Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer's commitment to the England national team following his absence from recent international matches due to injury. The player is now fit to return for Chelsea's upcoming match against Bournemouth.
Why it matters
Addresses the ongoing tension between club-level player management and national team availability in professional football.
Cole Palmer missed the four England matches over the last fortnight. Cole Palmer missed the four England matches over the last fortnight. Chelsea Chelsea manager Alonso insists Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England Palmer pulled out of England squad due to injury
Attacker available for Chelsea’s game with Bournemouth
Prefer the Guardian on Google Xabi Alonso has said Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England and revealed Chelsea’s No 10 missed this international break with a problem related to the groin injury that kept him out for much of last season.
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