England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed frustration at Cole Palmer’s latest withdrawal from international duty, with the Chelsea attacker ruled out of the Nations League fixtures through injury.
Palmer, 24, suffered a muscular problem that forced his withdrawal from Tuchel’s squad. Speaking ahead of England’s clash with Spain, Tuchel said: “He misses too many opportunities, he misses way too many camps with injuries. It’s not his fault.” He added: “I can only judge what I witness in my team. For that you have to be in camp. If you are not in camp, there is a next level you cannot achieve unless you do it in my team.”
Since Tuchel’s appointment as England manager at the start of 2025, Palmer has featured only three times for his country. He was omitted from the World Cup squad over the summer after a difficult 2025–26 campaign hampered by a persistent groin injury.
Palmer has begun this season in impressive form under Xabi Alonso, registering four goals and two assists in seven competitive matches for Chelsea.
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