Injury
Premier League
Xabi Alonso explains why Cole Palmer skipped England duty amid Chelsea plan
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Palmer withdrew from England duty due to a muscular injury and is now fit to face Bournemouth after two weeks of recovery.
Cole Palmer skipped England's Nations League squad to manage a muscular injury, with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirming the decision was precautionary. Palmer, who struggled with injuries last season including pubalgia, spent two weeks recovering and is now ready to play. Alonso said Palmer felt he wouldn't have performed at his best if he had joined up with Thomas Tuchel's squad, making the withdrawal the right call. Palmer is expected to feature against Bournemouth on Saturday.
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