Chelsea star Cole Palmer on missing out on World Cup, his fitness, Morgan Rogers and Xabi Alonso’s impact | OneFootball

Cole Palmer says he is hungry to get back to his best after missing out on England’s World Cup squad.

The Chelsea forward endured a frustrating last season, partly due to a groin injury, but says he is raring to go after a summer break.

“I didn’t really know how to deal with it,” Palmer admitted when asked about his injury last season.

“The first few months, with me being injured, I just wanted to go out and play. Which I probably shouldn’t have done. Obviously I couldn’t play how I wanted to play. It was a bad season personally with injuries and stuff but I feel good now. The seven weeks obviously helped. I’m ready to go again.”

Palmer was a surprise absentee from Tuchel’s World Cup squad, and says it has given him extra motivation to prove himself.

“Naturally. It’s like anything,” he explained. “If someone told you that you’re essentially not good enough to get in the squad, then you’re going to think, like, alright, whatever then, try to go that extra harder.”

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Palmer has been joined at Chelsea by close friend Morgan Rogers this summer, and says he can help take the club to the next level after a disappointing previous campaign.

“Of course,” he said. “Everyone knows how good he is. Obviously he’s one of my best friends so I’m very happy about it.”

The 24-year-old also says he is enjoying working under new boss Xabi Alonso and is confident the club will be better next season.

“It’s been good, him and his staff have been good, a breath of fresh air with his ideas,” he said. “I’m really enjoying it.

“When you sign good players, obviously your team is going to be better, so it should be a good season.”

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