# Cole Palmer committed to England, insists Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso

> Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso defends Cole Palmer’s England commitment after Tuchel criticized his World Cup omission.
- Title: Cole Palmer committed to England, insists Chelsea’s Xabi…
- Summary: Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso defends Cole Palmer’s England commitment after Tuchel criticized his World Cup omission. Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso says Cole Palmer is…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/chelsea-cole-plamer-xabi-alonso-10th-premier-league-tuchel/article71564914.ece
- Author: AFP
- Published: 2026-10-09T17:57:27+00:00
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- Topics: cole palmer, xabi alonso, thomas tuchel, chelsea, england, premier league, world cup, sports
## Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso defends Cole Palmer
Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer’s commitment to England after Thomas Tuchel criticized his World Cup omission.

> I can only judge him on what he is delivering for the national team and he’s just missing too many opportunities.
## Palmer missed England World Cup squad
Palmer pulled out of England’s Nations League matches due to injury earlier this year.
## Tuchel frustrated with Palmer’s performance
Tuchel appeared frustrated with Palmer, who was a controversial omission from England’s World Cup squad earlier this year.
## Chelsea’s recent league form
Chelsea has gone three league games without a win, losing to Arsenal and Brentford either side of a draw with Hull.
## Alonso’s fitness advice for Palmer
Alonso said Palmer needs to be fully fit to enjoy his minutes and play for both club and national team.

> He has trained the last week, he has felt better. We didn’t want to rush because we had a lot of time.
## Palmer’s next match
Palmer is expected to feature when Chelsea return to Premier League action against Bournemouth on Saturday.
## Key takeaway

Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso says Cole Palmer is committed to England but needs full fitness to play for national team and club.