Chelsea's Cole Palmer ‘to withdraw’ from England squad | OneFootball

Chelsea's Cole Palmer is expected to withdraw from the England squad for the upcoming international break, a setback for Thomas Tuchel’s plans.

The Athletic reports he is set to manage his workload after playing the full 90 in Chelsea’s 3-0 loss at Brentford on Friday, and is set to skip this camp to protect his condition.

Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are also major doubts for the Nations League fixtures after their 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday.

Rashford has a lingering hip issue and was substituted in the 77th minute. Mainoo, 21 and unused at the World Cup, is nursing a problem after 80 minutes at Craven Cottage.

Palmer’s stance follows Tuchel’s message that he must justify any recall, with the playmaker last featuring for England in March against Japan after missing the World Cup. Tuchel has pointed to Palmer’s recent return to form, four goals and two assists in seven games, as grounds for selection.

Xabi Alonso has endorsed a careful approach, noting Palmer learned from a recent injury spell and is working hard on prevention.

His 2025-26 season was disrupted by thigh and hamstring issues, though he still made 34 appearances, including 24 Premier League starts, scoring 11 and providing three assists.

While his uptick under Alonso is encouraging for Chelsea, sitting out this window underlines a long-term fitness plan. With two goals in 14 senior appearances, he must wait to strengthen his claim for a starting place under Tuchel.

Source: Goal.com

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