Xabi Alonso has refused to dwell on Cole Palmer's omission from the England squad, insisting his conversations with the 24-year-old are only about Chelsea. The Blues boss also joked about goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's protective mask and revealed that midfielder Moises Caicedo has "little problems" ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Sunderland.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has caused a stir with his latest squad selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header against Croatia and Spain. While the headline news sees the Bellingham brothers united in the senior setup for the first time, several high-profile Premier League stars, including Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, have been left out in the cold.
Romeo Lavia has opened up on the significant impact Chelsea icon Eden Hazard is having on his career as he finally finds his feet at Stamford Bridge. The young Belgian midfielder revealed that a recent encounter with his legendary compatriot has provided him with a fresh wave of inspiration during his most consistent run in the first team.
Liam Rosenior has finally addressed the intense scrutiny and online mockery that defined his short-lived tenure at Chelsea, insisting that he is far from the 'joke' he was portrayed as. The 42-year-old manager, who spent just 107 days in the hot seat at Stamford Bridge, believes his departure was fueled by external narratives rather than his tactical capabilities on the pitch.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer should have been sent off for violent conduct during the recent London derby defeat against Tottenham, according to the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel. While the England international was eventually dismissed for two yellow cards, officials now admit he was lucky to remain on the pitch following a heated confrontation.
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